Para Athletics Cao Ngọc Hùng expects good results from the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Photo kenh29.org Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — Husband and wife duo Cao Ngọc Hùng and Nguyễn Thị Hải expect good results at the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, which serves as qualifying for the Paris Paralympics in 2024. The Grand Prix, hosted by the Tunisian Athletics Federation, is organised on June 27-30 in Tunis City's Rades Stadium. The Vietnamese team of six athletes and one guide will compete in 14 events for both men and women. Athletes have three days to get familiar with the field and train. "My wife and I are competing in this Grand Prix together. I will take part in the men's F57 javelin throw while Hải will join in the women's F57 discus throw and shot put," Hùng told Việt Nam News . Hùng and Hải represented Việt Nam at the Tokyo Paralympics. The duo have grabbed remarkable results in both domestic and international competitions. At the Grand Prix in 2019 in … [Read more...] about Husband and wife to compete at World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunis
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Armored Corps launches technical competition for affiliates
According to Senior Colonel Phan Hai Long, Second-in-Command of the Armored Corps and head of the organizing panel of the competition, the event is held to unify and improve the quality and regularity in technical work, improve capability on managing and operating weapons and equipment for troops, contributing to meeting task requirements in the time to come. Therefore, he urged all participating units to continuously complete preparations to achieve best results in the competition. The competition will be held in all affiliated units of the Armored Corps. After the opening ceremony, participating teams competed in several events such as good operation of weapons and equipment, good technical management, technical initiatives, and so on. The competition is scheduled to end on August 4. Translated by Trung Thanh … [Read more...] about Armored Corps launches technical competition for affiliates
Competition for whole-military artillery batteries in 2022 concludes
The event drew the participation of 13 teams with 26 batteries from military regions, army corps, the Artillery Corps and the Hanoi Capital Command. During the six-day event, starting April 19, participating batteries competed in different night and day events, including maneuvering along the course of 5km; mortar firing, SPG-9 gun, RPG-7 anti-tank grenade launcher, and AK submachine gun; and overcoming six obstacles. Even though the competition took place with high intensity, in both day and night time, and in scorching and harsh weather conditions, participating teams overcame all difficulties, competed with high sense of responsibility and determination, and excellently completed the competition’s contents. According to the competition’s organizers, the competition was successful, meeting the set plan, and ensuring substantiality, objectivity, fairness, and absolute safety. As a result, Military Region 2 team won first in the military region group. Army Corps 1 ranked first … [Read more...] about Competition for whole-military artillery batteries in 2022 concludes
AFC Cup: Vietnamese club aim to get past group stage
"We have prepared well for this tournament. First, we'll try to get past the group stage and take it from there. If we can achieve our goal, Viettel will carry the spirit to the V. League and aim at other targets," Bae said at a press conference on Thursday. Viettel, in group I, will play Young Elephants (Laos), Phnom Penh Crown (Cambodia) and Hougang United (Singapore) in June 24-30 matches. The Hanoi-based club are to make their AFC Cup debut, after competing in the 2021 AFC Champions League. Coach Bae was as a fitness assistant in the Vietnam national team under coach Park Hang-seo. After winning the 2018 AFF Cup with the team, he went to work in Malaysia and Hong Kong. From 2019 to 2021, Bae worked as a fitness coach for Kitchee, the most successful club in the Hong Kong Premier League. In January 2022, the South Korean coach signed a two-year deal with Viettel. "I’m not under any pressure when coaching Viettel. I have had time to work with Viettel players inside and … [Read more...] about AFC Cup: Vietnamese club aim to get past group stage
2022 AFC Cup a chance for young players of Vietnam’s Viettel FC
Many experts expect that young talents of Hanoi-based Viettel FC will be given more game time in the upcoming group stage of the 2022 AFC Cup to prove themselves. Viettel FC, Laos’ Young Elephants FC, Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC, and Singapore’s Hougang United FC are direct entrants in Group I of the tournament. As Viettel’s capability is considered to be superior to that of the other three, the tourney will be an opportunity for coach Bae Ji Won, who just signed with the Vietnamese football club in January and took over from his predecessor Truong Viet Hoang on June 17, to test the club’s young players. Viettel possess many young talents, four of whom made major contributions to the U23 Vietnamese team at the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup, which just concluded earlier this month. Left-back Phan Tuan Tai scored one goal and contributed two assists while Nham Manh Dung, a versatile player who can be fielded as a striker or a center-back, came away with one goal. Forward Khuat Van … [Read more...] about 2022 AFC Cup a chance for young players of Vietnam’s Viettel FC
New Viettel coach confident ahead of AFC Cup
Football Viettel players train in HCM City ahead of their opening AFC Cup game against Young Elephants. Photo courtesy of Viettel FC HÀ NỘI — Coach Bae Ji-won is confident his Viettel side can get off to a winning start to their AFC Cup campaign, despite only being in charge for a few weeks. The former Vietnamese national champions will play Young Elephants of Laos today in a Group I fixture at the Thống Nhất Stadium in HCM City. Bae was assigned to lead the team at the continental tournament after head coach Trương Việt Hoàng asked for a rest. "I am under no pressure because I have worked with the team for long period. We understand each other on and off the field," Bae said at the press conference yesterday. "I believe that I can help my players earn good results from this competition," said Bae, who signed a contract with Viettel as a fitness coach in January. "We are well prepared and we are set to advance to the next round. A good result here will be a … [Read more...] about New Viettel coach confident ahead of AFC Cup
La Hien company cements its contribution to market stability
Numerous difficulties In 2021, the domestic cement market continued to face fierce competition. The company’s products had to compete fiercely with many other cement brands. To enhance productivity and product quality, the company had to improve its two production lines which commenced operations in 2005 with low design capacity. Meanwhile, the instability of global cement prices led to decreases in domestic prices, affecting the company’s sales. The La Hien cement plant Despite these difficulties, the company successfully accomplished its production and business tasks for 2021. The company’s leadership manages the implementation of production and business plans in accordance with the resolution of its shareholders’ meeting. Thanks to appropriate policies, the company has maintained stable sales in traditional markets. Effective solutions In 2021, the company fulfilled or exceeded most of its targets. Specifically, it sold 805,916.11 tonnes of cement earning … [Read more...] about La Hien company cements its contribution to market stability
VN jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Jujitsu Đào Hồng Sơn of Việt Nam wins a gold from the Jujitsu World Cup Beach 2022 on June 23 in Thailand. Photo from Đào Hồng Sơn Facebook HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won four golds on the first day of competition at the Jujitsu International Federation World Cup Beach 2022, on June 23 on Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Thailand. SEA Games champion Đào Hồng Sơn made the most remarkable victories with all three wins by submission in the men's U56kg. "It was a hard-working day. But the result was so sweet, with three submission wins. Thank you for watching and encouraging me," Sơn posted on his Facebook page. Earlier, world champion Phùng Thị Huệ secured gold in the women's U45kg category. Hoàng Thị Nhật Quế won the women's U70kg class and Phạm Trí Dũng topped the men's U69kg pool. The Vietnamese team also brought home one silver by Phạm Lê Hoàng Linh in the men's U85kg and 11 bronze medals. On the last day, athletes will vie for medals in the men's and women's team events. Việt … [Read more...] about VN jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’
Tài dreams of V.League after international success
Football Defender Phan Tuấn Tài (right) is seen during the SEA Games 31 match between Việt Nam and Timore Leste in May. Việt Nam won 2-0. Photo of VFF Young star Phan Tuấn Tài will have the opportunity to shine in the national premier league after his outstanding performance at the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games and AFC U23 Asian Cup. Tài played a key role in Việt Nam's second SEA Games title, while he was one of the top assisting players at the continental event. The defender not only defended and assisted well but also scored the tournament's fastest goal. His coaches at the 2020 champions Viettel have decided to call him back to compete in V.League 1, although Tài's on-loan contract with the V.League 2 side Đắk Lắk FC is still valid. Despite being just 21, Tài is believed to have earned his slot in the Viettel's starting lineup from July 2. "The victories from the SEA Games and the achievement at the Asian Cup are strong pushes for me, and I'm … [Read more...] about Tài dreams of V.League after international success
Red Bull and HAGL FC tournament reveal five fresh football talents
Five talents were revealed at the final of the football talent recruitment tournament hosted by Red Bull and HAGL FC Through the event, the young gifted footballers got the chance to show off their talent and passion, approach professional vocations, unleash positivity, and ignite their inner strength. The tournament is among the efforts of the long-term growth commitment of TCP Group in Vietnam. The finals were conducted on June 26 at the Seventh Military Region Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing over 5,000 fans. Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group stated, “I am really glad to witness the positive and energetic atmosphere during the finals of the tournament. The love of football, the great atmosphere, and the fearlessness of talents spread positivity throughout the community. This is also TCP Group's purpose, which is to energise everyone to boldly and happily conquer all obstacles, making a better world for all." In the finals, 20 chosen talents from the local … [Read more...] about Red Bull and HAGL FC tournament reveal five fresh football talents