Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on December 7 that it will have six more flights to Manila on December 10 to serve football fans, who want to watch the finals of SEA Games 30's men football between Vietnam and Indonesia. The additional services from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City to the Philippine capital of Manila will provide more than 1,300 seats. The added flights, using Airbus A321 and wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliners, are scheduled to depart from Vietnam on the morning of December 10 and return home on the early morning of the following day. Vietnam Airlines is also cooperating with several travel agencies to create two-day tours on December 10 and 11 by combining air tickets with travel services to help fans enjoy the atmosphere of the SEA Games. The package tours already include return tickets, tickets for the men’s football final match, tour guides as well as travel and food costs. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines to increase flights to Philippines for football fans
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SEA Games 30: Vietnam moves to second place on eight day
Vietnam women's football team wins a goal medal after defeating Thailand. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam secured an additional 20 gold, five silver and seven bronze medals on December 8 – the eight competition day of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines, moving to second place on the medal tally. December 8 became the most successful day of the Vietnamese sports delegation since the biggest regional sport event opened. Vietnamese athletes won 20 gold medals, especially the golds of the women’s football team, track-and-field athletes and swimmers. Of the gold medals, seven went to track-and-field athletes, three to swimmers, while the 10 remaining gold medals were carried off by archery, Karate, billards, fencing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo teams. By 9:45pm of December 8, Vietnam had bagged 66 golds, 59 silvers and 78 bronzes, ranking second in the medal tally. The host Philippines still ranked first with 111 gold, 86 silver and … [Read more...] about SEA Games 30: Vietnam moves to second place on eight day
Nguyen Tran Khanh Van crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019
Nguyen Tran Khanh Van is the new Miss Universe Vietnam this year. (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) - Nguyen Tran Khanh Van was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 on the final night of the pageant which concluded in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province on December 7. Born in 1995, this beauty comes from Ho Chi Minh City. She overcame 44 other contestants across the country to secure the crown. With measurements of 83-60-90, she is 175cm tall. This is the fourth edition of Miss Universe Vietnam since the first time held in 2008. The semi-final and final rounds of the contest have all been held in Nha Trang city. In the 2019 edition, the crown for the winner was entitled Brave Heart. The crown is made of gold and adorned with 78 pearls and over 2,000 gemstones. The title of first runner-up went to Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen while the title of second runner-up was awarded to Pham Hong Thuy Van. The organisers also awarded other titles including the talented beauty, sports beauty, friendly … [Read more...] about Nguyen Tran Khanh Van crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2019
SEA Games 30: Vietnam wins first golds in archery
Archers Loc Thi Dao, Do Thi Anh Nguyet and Nguyen Thi Phuong win the first gold medal for Vietnam’s archery team at SEA Games 30. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Archers Loc Thi Dao, Do Thi Anh Nguyet and Nguyen Thi Phuong won the first gold medal for Vietnam’s archery team at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines on December 8. The Vietnamese trio defeated their Myanmar rivals 6 – 2 at the women’s team one-string bow final. At the women’s individual one-string bow event, Loc Thi Dao took home a gold medal after she defeated the Myanmar archer rival 6-2. Then, Loc and her teammate Nguyen Hoang Phi Vu won another gold medal at the mixed doubles one-string bow event. Pham Thi Thu Trang also nabbed a gold after she finished first at the women’s 10,000m race walk at 52:59:45. Pham Thi Hue conquered the women’s 10,000m race at 36:23:44 to bring another gold while her teammate Pham Thi Hong Le settled for a silver. Three … [Read more...] about SEA Games 30: Vietnam wins first golds in archery
SEA Games 30: Vietnam’s female football team wins gold medal
Vietnamese female footballers celebrate the goal to Thailand's net. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese female football players became the champion of women’s football at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after defeating Thailand 1-0 in the match in Manila, the Philippines, on December 8, successfully defending their gold medal. Hai Yen opened the scoreboard at the start of extra time. In the main time of the match, both sides’ players created several dangerous shot for their rivals’ box. At the sixth minute, Nguyen Thi Van attempted a beautiful swerve shot, which unfortunately hit the crossbar. Two minutes later, Tuyet Dung shot from outside the box, but Thailand’s keeper saved it. Taneekarn of Thailand headed the ball in from close range at the 51st minute, but she is flagged for offside and the goal not recognised. Thailand put great attacking pressure on Vietnam in the second half, and some Vietnam's players showed signs of confusion. … [Read more...] about SEA Games 30: Vietnam’s female football team wins gold medal
