Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+3 Time's up Vietnam won 2-0 against Timor Leste and secured a place in the semifinals and the top spot of group A with 10 points. 90' Three minutes are added to the second half. 87' Keeper Nguyen Van Toan saved a shot from Timor Leste forward. 82' Hung Dung dribbled down the left flank and passed it to Thanh Minh to score, but he was offside. 78' Vietnam put Nguyen Tien Linh in for Ly Cong Hoang Anh as the fourth substitution. 73' Third substitution for Vietnam as Huynh Cong Den left and captain Do Hung Dung came in. 68' Van Tung got another chance to shoot but it lacked power and couldn't beat keeper Junildo. 65' Vietnam scored the second It's another header goal for Vietnam and it's another assist … [Read more...] about Vietnam enter SEA Games 31 semifinals after Timor Leste win
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SEA Games 31: Vietnam bags first gold medal in Duathlon
Pham Tien San won the first gold medal in Duathlon for Vietnam at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh – Athlete Pham Tien San won the first gold medal in Duathlon for Vietnam at the 31st SEA Games on May 15 on Tuan Chau beach in the northern province of Quang Ninh. San finished first in the competition with a time of 1:55:58. Ferbriade Rudi and Johan Jauhari, both of Indonesia, secured the silver and bronze medals a time of 1:56:12 and 1:57: 36, respectively. 31-year-old San had won three silver medals at SEA Games held in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Thirteen male athletes from seven regional countries took part in the event. The Duathlon event at SEA Games 31 has two sets of medals for men's and women's individual events. Athletes compete in a 10km run, 40km cycling and 5km run. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in the capital and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. It features 40 sports with 523 events, drawing around … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam bags first gold medal in Duathlon
Vietnam temporarily leads medal tally at SEA Games 31
Runners Nguyen Thi Oanh (right) and Pham Thi Hong Le won the gold and silver medals in the women’s 5,000m event at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – As of 9pm on May 14, Vietnam had topped the medal tally at SEA Games 31 with 93 medals, including 38 golds, 27 silvers and 28 bronzes. Thailand ranked second with 14 gold, 14 silver and 29 bronze medals, followed by Indonesia with 13 golds, 17 silvers and 7 bronzes. Also on May 14, Brunei won its first gold medal at SEA Games 31 in the men's taolu nanquan (southern boxing style) event. Meanwhile Laos and Timor Leste are still looking for the first gold medal. The Vietnamese sports delegation had great successes on the second official competition day at SEA Games 31 when they secured 15 gold, 15 silver and three bronze medals. Rowing is the most impressive team with four gold medals on the last day of competition. This result helped the Vietnamese team overtake Indonesia to take the first place at the Games, with eight golds, … [Read more...] about Vietnam temporarily leads medal tally at SEA Games 31
SEA Games 31: Archers begin competitions in Hanoi
Vietnam has sent 16 archers to SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Archers participating in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) began their performances at the Hanoi National Sports Training Centre in Nam Tu Liem district on May 15 morning. Following the opening ceremony, the athletes competed in the one-string and three-string bow events for both men and women. Vietnam has sent 16 archers to the Games, including eight men and eight women, with outstanding athletes like Do Thi Anh Nguyet who participated in the Olympic Tokyo 2020, and Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhi who grabbed top positions in the five categories of 30m, 50m, 60m, 70m, and all-round recurve, and two silvers in other classes at the National Top Archery Champions last March. SEA Games 31 ’s archery , with matches to last until May 19, has brought together athletes from eight countries in the region, who will show off their skills in 10 categories. Vietnam aims to win from two to four gold … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Archers begin competitions in Hanoi
SEA Games 31: Vietnam claim third gold medal in fencing
Vietnamese fencer Bui Thi Thu Ha defeats her opponent from Singapore Ong Shu Hui Jessica in the women’s sabre individual event in Hanoi on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi - Vietnamese fencer Bui Thi Thu Ha defeated her opponent from Singapore Ong Shu Hui Jessica in the women’s sabre individual event in Hanoi on May 15, earning the country the third gold medal in fencing at the ongoing SEA Games 31. Ha repeatedly went behind the Singaporean rival but managed to bounce back to claim a 15-11 win at the end. It is the first time she has topped an individual event at SEA Games. She said she was very happy and wanted to dedicate the gold medal to her coaches and teammates as well as the Vietnamese fans. She has just been back for training after a eight-month maternity leave. Head coach Pham Anh Tuan said he is confident that Vietnam’s fencing team will be able to earn five golds at this year’s SEA Games. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam claim third gold medal in fencing
Vietnam defeat Timor Leste to advance to SEA Games men’s football semis as group leaders
Vietnam are ranking first in Group A of men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after defeating Timor Leste 2-0 in their last group-stage match in northern Phu Tho Province on Sunday evening. As Vietnam had already secured a spot in the semifinals, coach Park Hang Seo decided to deploy his reserve line-up in this game. Despite having the advantage over Timor Leste, the Golden Stars were unable to net any goal in the first half. Nguyen Van Tung opened the scoring for Vietnam in the 53rd minute with an accurate header following a pass from Le Van Do. Timor Leste boosted their offensive and were able to strike Vietnam’s net in the 56th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Vietnam were given a corner kick in the 65th minute, allowing Ho Thanh Minh to widen the gap for the Golden Stars with another header. No more goals were scored in the remaining time of the match. The 2-0 victory helped Vietnam become the leaders of Group A with 10 points, … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat Timor Leste to advance to SEA Games men’s football semis as group leaders
SEA Games 31: Vietnam advances to semifinals after victory over Timor Leste
Ho Thanh Minh scores a header goal in the 63th minute, securing a 2-0 win for Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Phu Tho - Vietnam’s U23 football team secured a berth in the semifinals of SEA Games 31 after winning 2-0 against Timor Leste in its final Group A match at Phu Tho’s Viet Tri Stadium on May 15. In this game, coach Park Hang-seo gave the chance for many young players, such as centre defender Duy Cuong, midfielders Trong Long and Cong Den, and strickers Thanh Minh and Van Tung while most of the key players were put on the bench. Despite dominating the game, Vietnam struggled to score in the first half, which saw them draw 0-0 with Timo Leste. In the second half, Le Van Xuan crossed a ball to Van Tung, who opened a goal for Vietnam in the 52th minute. Eleven minutes later, Xuan once again created the opportunity for Ho Thanh Minh to score a header goal, securing a 2-0 win for Vietnam. Vietnam led Group A thanks to the victory, followed by Indonesia after defeating Myanmar 3-1. … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam advances to semifinals after victory over Timor Leste
SEA Games 31: Vietnam’s wushu athlete claims another gold
Vietnamese wushu athlete Hoang Thi Phuong Giang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – Vietnamese wushu athlete Hoang Thi Phuong Giang won a gold medal on May 15, the last competition day of the sport at SEA Games 31. With 9.71 points, Giang brought home the gold medal in the women’s Changquan category. Her teammate, Duong Thuy Vi also bagged a bronze medal in the event. In the women's taijijian event, Tran Thi Minh Huyen secured a silver and Tran Thi Kieu Trang pocketed a bronze for Vietnam. The gold medal came to Wong Agatha Chrystenz of the Philippines. The same day, Pham Quoc Khanh also won a silver for Vietnam in the men’s category, apart from a gold he earned earlier. On May 13 and 14, Vietnamese wushu athletes bagged three gold and five bronze medals after two days of wushu taolu competitions. Duong Thuy Vi secured two gold medals in the women’s jianshu and qiangshu. The bronze medalists are Ngong Van Huu (two medals), Dang Tieu Binh (two medals) and Hoang Thi Phuong Giang (one … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam’s wushu athlete claims another gold
SEA Games 31: Vietnam win a silver and bronze in Sepak Takraw
Vietnamese Sepak Takraw players finish second in the women’s regu event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam ese Sepak Takraw players were awarded a silver and a bronze at the ongoing SEA Games 31 during a ceremony held in Hanoi on May 15. The ceremony saw the presence of Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and President of the Asian Sepak Takraw Federation Abdul Halim Abdul Kader. After three days of competition, Vietnam earned a bronze in the men’s team regu, following Thailand in the first place and Malaysia in the second. In the women’s event, the Vietnamese players won against Malaysia and Laos but suffered a loss to Thailand, finishing the tournament in second place. These are the first medals of the team at SEA Games 31 ./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam win a silver and bronze in Sepak Takraw
SEA Games 31: Vietnam secure six more golds in wushu
Vietnamese wushu athlete Ngo Thi Phuong Nga (in blue) defeats Rosalina Simanjuntak from Indonesia 2-0 in the finals of the women’s 52kg. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s wushu team had a successful day on May 15 after six out of seven athletes secured gold medal in the SEA Games 31 ’s wushu sanda events held at Hanoi’s Cau Giay Gymnasium. Ngo Thi Phuong Nga defeated Rosalina Simanjuntak from Indonesia 2-0 in the finals of the women’s 52kg. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy outlasted Indonesia’s Melisa Try Andani with a similar score to champion the women’s 56kg. Nguyen Thi Trang bagged another gold after winning 2-1 against a Myanmar opponent in the women’s 60kg. In the men’s events, Bui Truong Giang, Truong Van Chuong and Nguyen Van Tai all claimed an absolute victory in the 60kg, 65kg and 70kg events, respectively. Nguyen Thi Chinh of Vietnam also brought home a silver in the women’s 48kg. SEA Games 31’s wushu competitions have come to an end, with Vietnam earning … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam secure six more golds in wushu