VietNamNet Bridge - More than 2,500 athletes from 42 countries and territories have registered to compete in the fifth Asian Beach Games in Da Nang City from September 24 to October 3. Deputy Head of the Viet Nam Sports Administration, Tran Duc Phan made the announcement at a meeting in Da Nang yesterday, Sept 5. "All preparations for the games have been completed. Stands and venues are in the final installation and checking stages," Phan said. "We are committed to providing the best service and facilities for all athletes and teams during the games in Da Nang, and we believe that Viet Nam will host a successful beach sports games with experience gained by organising the Southeast Asian Games and Asian Indoor Games in Viet Nam in 2003 and 2009," he said, adding that the meeting provided information on logistics, venues, accommodation and traffic to representatives of Asian sports federations. Vice chairman and general secretary of the Viet Nam Olympics Committee, Hoang Vinh Giang … [Read more...] about Over 2,500 athletes to compete in Asian Beach Games in Da Nang
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Over 2,500 athletes to compete in Asian Beach Games
Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG - More than 2,500 athletes from 42 countries and territories have registered to compete in the fifth Asian Beach Games in Đà Nẵng city from September 24 to October 3. Deputy Head of the Việt Nam Sports Administration, Trần Đức Phấn made the announcement at a meeting in Đà Nẵng yesterday. "All preparations for the games have been completed. Stands and venues are in the final installation and checking stages," Phấn said. "We are committed to providing the best service and facilities for all athletes and teams during the games in Đà Nẵng, and we believe that Việt Nam will host a successful beach sports games with experience gained by organising the Southeast Asian Games and Asian Indoor Games in Việt Nam in 2003 and 2009," he said, adding that the meeting provided information on logistics, venues, accommodation and traffic to representatives of Asian sports federations. Vice chairman and general secretary of the Việt Nam Olympics Committee, Hoàng Vĩnh Giang said … [Read more...] about Over 2,500 athletes to compete in Asian Beach Games
Vietnam among the best destinations for backpackers
VietNamNet Bridge - Rough Guides has announced the top ten countries for backpackers, including Vietnam. According to Rough Guides, Vietnam is abuzz with an energy that’s both frenetic and full of hope. Eclectic cities provide travellers with endless opportunities to explore the country’s complex past and search out mouth-watering foods hidden down colonial backstreets. For an epic road trip, rent a motorcycle and hit the expansive Ho Chi Minh highway, or hop on a boat cruise through Ha Long Bay. Add mountain tribes, offbeat beaches and beautiful countryside into this mix and you’ll see why this is a backpacker’s paradise. Thailand’s rich culture, affordability and abundance of sights and activities have made it a quintessential backpacking destination. From stunning beaches to dense jungles, traditional culture to hip enclaves in Bangkok, this country’s well-worn backpacking trail makes it an easy and accessible destination for … [Read more...] about Vietnam among the best destinations for backpackers
Vietnam pledges to make Asian Beach Games 2016 successful
The Hanoitimes - Speaking at the Chef De Mission Meeting of the Fifth Asian Beach Games held in Danang city on June 1, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Khanh Hai affirmed that Vietnam pledges to do the best to host the event successful. More than 60 delegates from 38 participating countries and territories across Asia attende the Chef De Mission Meeting of the Fifth Asian Beach Games (ABG) that was held in the central city of Danang on June 1. Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Khanh Hai, who is also head of the fifth ABG organising board, affirmed that Vietnam in general and Danang city vow to do the best to make the event successful. According to Vice Chairman of Danang People’s Committee Dang Viet Dung, the organising board has worked closely with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), heads of sport delegations and the Vietnam Olympic Committee to prepare for the games. Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the OCA Wei … [Read more...] about Vietnam pledges to make Asian Beach Games 2016 successful
Da Nang gears up to host Asian Beach Games
VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang is preparing to host the Asian Beach Games, the region’s largest beach sports event, on the central city’s clean, welcoming beaches. Fun in the sun: The 5th Asian Beach Games will be held on the beaches of Da Nang City. Da Nang is ready to host the largest beach sports event in Asia on the central city’s beaches. – Photo: VNS Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Khanh Hai spoke of the progress of preparatory efforts at the Heads of Sport Delegation (Chef De Mission) Meeting in Da Nang yesterday, June 1. “Viet Nam will make every effort to host the perfect sports rendezvous for over 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches from 45 countries and territories, who will compete in the coastal city from September 24 to October 3 this year,” Hai said. “We hope that all participating countries will send their best athletes to compete in the games with the aim of strengthening co-operation and friendship with … [Read more...] about Da Nang gears up to host Asian Beach Games