Army Games 2022: Crew No.3 of Vietnamese tank team makes good performance
Crew No.3 of the Vietnamese tank team shot down four out of the five targets in the qualifying round of Group 1 of the “Tank Biathlon” event at Army Games 2022 in Moscow on August 20 (local time).
Army Games 2022 takes place from August 13-27 (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Crew No.3 of theVietnamese tank team shot down four out of the five targets in the qualifyinground of Group 1 of the “Tank Biathlon” event at Army Games 2022 in Moscow onAugust 20 (local time).
The crew finished the competition in 29 minutes and 8 seconds,the best result of the Vietnamese tank team at the Games so far.
Crew No.1 also destroyed four out of the fivetargets on August 13 and finished the race in 34 minutes 50 seconds. Crew No. 2 also shot down four targets in 32 minutes and 21 seconds on August 16.
The third crew from Kazakhstan completed all of thefive targets in 23 minutes and 52 seconds, while Uzbekistan hit the fivetargets in 24 minutes and 54 seconds.
This year’s “Tank Biathlon” event attracted theparticipation of 61 crews from 21 teams divided into two groups. The firstgroup consists of teams from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Venezuela, Vietnam,Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, China, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. The second comprises those from Abkhazia, Armenia, Zimbabwe, Iran, Laos, Mali, Myanmar, Syria,Sudan, Tajikistan, and South Ossetia.
Teams in Group 1 compete in the qualifying round toselect the top eight to enter the semi-finals. Group 2 teams compete in a round-robinformat to progress.
The 2022 Army Games, from August 13-27, has gathered270 teams from 37 countries worldwide. Its competitions are being held inRussia, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Belarus. This year, Vietnam will host the“Emergency Area” category./.
Crew No.1 of the Vietnamese tank team competed in the qualifying round in Group 1 of the “Tank biathlon” event within the framework of the Army Games 2022 in Russia on August 13. There were plenty of Vietnamese people residing in Russia that came to cheer on the team as they competed.
Crew No.2 of the Vietnamese tank team shot down four out of the five targets in the qualifying round of Group 1 of the “Tank biathlon” event at Army Games 2022 in Moscow on August 16 (local time).
The Vietnamese team, along with the 16 other participating teams in the "Army of Culture" competition at Army Games 2022, set up a national pavilion at the House of Friendship at the Alabino training ground in Moscow, Russia, to introduce the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) as well as the culture, land and people of Vietnam.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Army Games 2022 takes place from August 13-27 (Photo: VNA) 
