VnExpress Marathon will bring a much-awaited tournament for runners for the first time in HCMC. Some 10,000 participants will take part in the tournament as well as learn about the city's local customs, cuisine, and tourism. Two racers share a kiss at the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2022 finish line. Photo by VM Exploring a city that never sleeps Saigon is known as the Vietnamese city that never sleeps. Runners will have the chance to experience the city's commotion throughout the route, regardless of the time. The first 5 kilometer pass through the streets of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Dong Khoi, Ton Duc Thang, and Nguyen Hue, where the bustle is most obvious. These streets are home to several well-known attractions and restaurants. Runners can easily spot young people conversing over coffee, chatting with each other at the Notre-Dame Cathedral at midnight, or hear the energetic beat from street dance groups on the walking street at 1 a.m. District … [Read more...] about Four reasons to attend VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight
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Vietnam captain ignites comeback for Portuguese club
Lank head coach Daniel Pachedo left Nhu on the bench in the game with Torreese on Saturday. But after a goalless first half and conceding in the 50th minute, Pachedo put Nhu on to improve the firepower. Eleven minutes after coming on, Nhu equalized for Lank. She broke the offside trap to receive a through ball from the midfield. The Torreese goalkeeper moved forward and blocked Nhu’s shot, but the referee said that she used her hand outside the box and gave her a red card, along with a free kick for Lank. From the edge of the box, Nhu finished into the far corner, out of the keeper’s reach to equalize. In the 71st minute, Lank completed the comeback with a goal by Rita Dias, who finished from the left flank. This win helped Lank climb to sixth place in the league after 13 rounds with 20 points. Nhu, 32, is one of the most decorated female footballers in Vietnam. She has won seven national championships and three National Cup titles. She's also the recipient of four Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam captain ignites comeback for Portuguese club