Continental tournament

Vietnamese boxer Truong Dinh Hoang successfully defended his WBA Asia title at the LEAD: Born to Lead professional boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday evening. Hoang faced Baek Dae Hyun from South Korea in the match for the WBA Asia super middleweight belt. Both Hoang and Baek showed confidence in their fighting techniques and tactics. The two boxers exchanged lightning speed attacks with powerful hooks throughout the rounds. Hoang began to have the edge over his opponent in the seventh round as he dished out accurate punches. The Vietnamese boxer won the overall battle and successfully defended his WBA Asia super middleweight belt. Nguyen Ngoc Hai reacts after defeating Campee Phayom at the LEAD: Born to Lead professional boxing tournament in Ho Chi Minh City, March 25, 2023. Photo: H.T. / Tuoi Tre In the match for the WBA South Asia super-lightweight title, Nguyen Ngoc Hai from Vietnam faced Campee Phayom, a very strong contender from … [Read more...] about Vietnamese defends WBA Asia belt at professional boxing tournament

The Vietnam Golf Association has issued an announcement on the suspension of a golf tournament, which was set to take place at Heron Lake Golf Course in Vinh Phuc Province, northern Vietnam, from March 23 to 25, following a sting which caught 22 participating golfers gambling. The announcement was sent to teams taking part in the VGA Union Cup 2023 golf tournament by the deputy secretary general of the association on Thursday. The golf tournament will be rescheduled for a future date, said the association. Sixteen golfers from two teams were originally scheduled to play eight matches in the tournament. Most of these golfers are entrepreneurs from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and other localities. The Criminal Police Department on Monday teamed up with the Vinh Phuc Province police department to carry out a sting on a five-star hotel in Vinh Yen City where 22 of the tournament’s participating golfers were caught gambling and playing poker. Police involved in the investigation … [Read more...] about Golf tournament in Vietnam’s Vinh Phuc suspended over illegal gambling

Nguyen Thuy Linh will be the highest seed of the hosts in the Ciputra Hanoi - Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2023 next week. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2023 is set to commence on March 21st and run through March 26th in Hanoi. This annual event will feature more than 300 local and international athletes from 17 countries and territories, who will compete in five categories, including men's and women's singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. Tay Ho district’s gymnasium will be the venue for this highly anticipated tournament. The winner of each event will be awarded 1,200 USD, while the runners-up will get 750 USD. Cash bonuses will also be given to semi-finalists and quarter-finalists. Prizes total 15,000 USD. "This is the 12th year of the tournament, which has made up its name as a prestigious event in the continent and has been highly appreciated by the Badminton World Federation … [Read more...] about Hanoi badminton tournament to feature some of the best in world

The 2002-2023 Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Nestle MILO Cup is being held at the Phu Tho Stadium in District 11 until March 21, with the participation of nearly 2,000 school students in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of Nestle Nearly 2,000 school students in HCM City are taking part in the 2022-2023 Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Nestle MILO Cup being held at Phu Tho Stadium in District 11 from March 18 to 21. “Thanks to the attention and support from parents, this traditional martial art is attracting more and more children to practice and compete. In addition to bringing health benefits, Vovinam also helps children have a positive spirit and enthusiasm in both learning and physical training,” said Nguyen Binh Dinh, vice president and general secretary of the HCM City Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Federation. Organised by the Departments of Culture and Sports, and Education and Training, the federation and Nestle MILO, the tournament is among a series of activities under the ‘Active Vietnam’ programme that aims … [Read more...] about Nearly 2,000 school students compete at Vovinam tournament in HCM City

Tran Tuan Kiet of Dong Thap celebrates his win in the seventh stage of the HTV Cup 2022. (Photo: nld.com.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The nation's largest cycling tournament, the HCM City Television (HTV) Cup, will begin on April 2, and finish at the city's Independence Palace on Reunification Day on April 30. In its 35th edition, 11 teams and 98 cyclists will race 25 stages through 31 cities and provinces from north to south. "Cyclists will tour through almost 3,000km with only four rest days and a team time trial day," said Ngo Quang Vinh, general secretary of the HCM City Cycling and Motor Sports Federation . "I think that to get high results, competitors must be focused and work hard. Meanwhile, team managers must carefully build plans for their team because it is a tough race with a tight schedule." The first stage will be 25 laps equaling 42.5km around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Cyclists will then pass Ha Nam and Ninh Binh to reach Thanh Hoa province. They will bike … [Read more...] about Cycling tournament to cover 3,000km across 31 cities and provinces

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), sports tourism contributes up to 30 per cent of tourism's total revenue in some countries. Many countries have changed their tourism images through major sporting events that considerably leveraged tourism development and economic growth. The linkage of sport-based tourism products and sporting events contributes to stimulating local tourism or reducing seasonality by attracting many tourists in the low season. In addition to the economic boost, sports tourism brings cultural connection between the local community and international tourists. Leading international sporting event centre of Southeast Asia In the heart of Central Vietnam, Danang–Hue–Hoi An plays a significant role in the economy, and tourism development nationwide, which is an important connecting point and the motivation for regional linkage development. In addition to the economic boost, sports tourism brings cultural connection between the local … [Read more...] about VGS Group accompanies central region in journey as international sports destination

The aim of the tournament is to search for young chess talents in Hanoi for national and international chess competitions. On March 26, more than 250 players from more than 50 local kindergartens, primary schools and junior high schools participated in the 1st Hanoi Student Chess Tournament "Sieu Toc Ba Vuong" (King of Thinking Speed) at the Louis Gifted Palace in Hanoi. “Sieu Toc Ba Vuong” will become an annual c hess tournament for pupils in Hanoi. Photo: Chessleader JSC. Six gold trophies, six sets of individual medals and hundreds of gifts for the best young competitors were awarded at the tournament, which will be split into U6, U7, U8, U9, U11 and open tables. The young chess players played seven games (eight minutes per game) in accordance with the Chess Competition Law issued by the Vietnam Chess Federation. The players taking part in the tournament were paired and competed according to the FIDE-adapted Swiss system and will be ranked according … [Read more...] about Hanoi Chess Cup for Youngsters attracts 250 students

Delegates cut ribbon to open 2023 National Press Festival (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The 2023 National Press Festival opened at the Hanoi Museum on March 17 with the theme of “Solidarity-professionalism-culture-innovation”. The three-day event is co-chaired by the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) and the Hanoi People’s Committee in coordination with the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The biggest festival in the press circle brings together 63 journalists’ associations of the country's cities and provinces, and 60 central and local press agencies, with 87 booths displaying outstanding publications in 2022 and the first quarter of this year. After the opening ceremony, broadcast live on national television and radio channels, the organisers will launch the 2023 press awards on disseminating the thrift and effective use of … [Read more...] about 2023 National Press Festival opens

Vietnam's top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh now 45th in the world ranking. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi - Badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh of Dong Nai team has risen to the 45th from the 49th position in the latest world’s singles women rankings, according to Badminton World Federation (BWF). The 26-year-old Linh’s highest ranking so far was the 41st in the 28th week of 2019. Linh will participate in the Ciputra Ha Noi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2023 which is set to commence on March 21 and run through March 26 in Hanoi. She is the only seeded Vietnamese player, at No 2 in the women's singles category, at the tournament. Meanwhile, in the men’s singles category, Vietnamese badminton legend Nguyen Tien Minh fell to 165th with 8,720 points. Nguyen Tien Minh is no longer Vietnam's number-one badminton player after being nudged aside by Nguyen Hai Dang, 23, who climbed to 163rd in the world ranking with 8,910 points and became the new king of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam”s top female badminton player now 45th in world ranking

The Hanoi VPBank International Marathon 2023 is set to draw about 10,000 runners. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi VPBank International Marathon (VPIM) 2023, an official annual sporting event of the capital city, is scheduled to take place on October 8. The non-profit race, an activity to mark the Capital Liberation Day (October 10), is expected to attract about 10,000 professional and amateur runners this time, the organising committee told a press conference on March 16. Sponsoring marathon races in Hanoi for many years, the Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has been licensed by the municipal People’s Committee to organise the international competition in Hanoi from 2023. Dinh Van Luyen, head of the sports management division at the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, said the race is a professional international event giving participants a chance to gain experience and improve their performance, adding that Hanoi hopes to host more … [Read more...] about Hanoi international marathon slated for October 8