The USA women’s team celebrate their fifth goal, or maybe it was their eighth. Or twelfth. — AFP Photo By Paul Kennedy Sukanya Chor Charoenying may be only 31 years old but she is already a world record holder. And it will take some doing for her to lose her prize. Sadly for Sukanya it is a world record she neither wanted nor will ever boast about. It’s unlikely you’ll find her dining out on such a global achievement and the quicker someone beats her achievement and takes away said world record, the sooner she will breathe a huge sigh of relief. Sukanya Chor Charoenying is the goalkeeper for the Thailand national women’s football team and she holds the record for conceding the most ever goals in a single game during a World Cup tournament. It was 13 in all last week at the hands of a ruthless and rampant USA team that showed little mercy and, in some quarters, have been criticised for not knowing when to stop. But I’m not really … [Read more...] about Why 13 really is unlucky for American women
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Vietnam hosts UN Vesak Day 2019 celebrations
Themed, “Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Sustainable Societies”, Vesak Day 2019 featured five forums discussing mindful leadership for sustainable peace; Buddhist approaches to harmonious families, healthcare, and sustainable societies; Buddhist approaches to global education in ethics; the fourth industrial revolution and Buddhism; and Buddhist approaches to responsible consumption and sustainable development. This was the third time Vietnam hosted the UN event, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. … [Read more...] about Vietnam hosts UN Vesak Day 2019 celebrations
Why Roy Keane is simply box office
TERRIFYING: He may have hung up his boots, but Roy Keane (right) still scares the bejesus out of those he goes up against. Photo Sky Sports By Paul Kennedy Former Nottingham Forest manager, Brian Clough, was someone who could never be accused of having nothing to say. Ol’ big head as he was affectionately known tended to have an opinion on just about everything under the sun, and he wasn’t scared to share it. He once criticised the BBC’s Saturday night football show, Match of the Day, for talking too much about the games and not showing enough football. “I suggest you shut up and show more football,” Cloughie told Match of the Day reporter John Motson in a grainy clip you will be able to find on YouTube. I liked Brian Clough and what he achieved as manager of Forest way back when was nothing short of remarkable. But I’m sorry Brian, on that occasion you were wrong. Pundits, the good ones, are a welcome addition to any football match. And … [Read more...] about Why Roy Keane is simply box office
Vietnam Book Day 2019 celebrated nationwide
A book festival opens at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on April 19. The opening of the festival is to commemorate Vietnam Book Day which falls on April 21 annually. The festival is free for all those wishing to attend until May 5. The northern province of Son La played host to an exhibition on April 19 that displays different genres of books and allowed visitors of all backgrounds to come and sample them. The event was organised by Son La province’s Department of Information and Communication and was popular with book lovers of all ages. A number of foreigners were also keen to take part in the event. Books were put on display neatly. On display were nearly 10,000 books covering a variety of fields such as politics, society, culture, and the economy. The event had something for everyone with children mostly being keen on comic books. Students showed a big interest in books on history and mathematics. The three-day event hopes to promote a reading culture among the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Book Day 2019 celebrated nationwide
May Day celebrations in HCMC
Expat Interest May Day celebrations in HCMC Akanksha Bose Friday, May 4, 2018,18:10 (GMT+7) May Day celebrations in HCMCAkanksha Bose Neon signs decorate Times Square to honor Reunification Day taking place on April 30. PHOTO: AKANKSHA BOSE One of the largest crowds gathered at Times Square in Ben Nghe Ward of HCMC’s District 1 for the celebration of May Day, known in Vietnam as International Labor Day. A potboiler of cultures could be seen in the extended patio set up between the two streets, with people arriving from various parts of the city along with others from numerous countries like Spain, Russia and the Philippines. This area boasts of modern architecture and glass-encased high rise buildings consisting of various office spaces and uncountable restaurants to cater to every taste bud. The streets were decorated with bright lights and large neon signs commemorating Reunification Day, which took place a day before. … [Read more...] about May Day celebrations in HCMC