Standing ovation: Le Quang Liem is joined by dignitaries, fans and officials on stage to celebrate his June 10 success at the World Blitz Chess championship, where he became the tenth player to win the coveted trophy. — VNA/VNS Photos Huynh Su by Khieu Thanh Ha On June … [Read more...] about Chess hero Liem joins sport’s all-time greats
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Capital to host student sports festival
HA NOI (VNS)— Viet Nam is all set to host the Southeast Asian (SEA) student sports festival in Ha Noi on June 23-30, officials said. "Everything for the festival, from sporting facilities and accommodation, to transportation for the athletes, coaches and referees is … [Read more...] about Capital to host student sports festival
Popular E-sport game FIFA online 3 set for VN market
Viet Nam will be the third country to receive the full and newest version of the E-sport game FIFA Online 3 following South Korea late last year and Thailand a week ago. All of the game's features were made to resemble the real football world in 2013, including copyrighted … [Read more...] about Popular E-sport game FIFA online 3 set for VN market
Sports world spells out New Year hopes
For Viet Nam, 2011 was a fairly successful sporting year. Viet Nam News talked with some officials and athletes about the achievements last year and their plans and dreams for the Year of the Dragon. Nguyen Minh Phuong, Golden Ball winner 2010, captain of football Super League … [Read more...] about Sports world spells out New Year hopes
Top 2011 events in culture, sports and tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism names the 10 most outstanding cultural, sports and tourism events of the past year. The Ho Dynasty Citadel, a national heritage site of Viet Nam in the northern province of Thanh Hoa, was recognised by UNESCO as world cultural … [Read more...] about Top 2011 events in culture, sports and tourism