ASIAD gold medalist named most outstanding athlete in 2018
Track and field athlete Bui Thi Thu Thao, who won a gold medal for Vietnam at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 2018) in Indonesia in August, has overcame other rivals to become the most outstanding athlete of Vietnam in 2018.
Track and field athlete Bui Thi Thu Thao (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Track and field athlete Bui Thi Thu Thao, who won agold medal for Vietnam at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 2018) in Indonesia in August,has overcame other rivals to become the most outstanding athlete of Vietnam in2018.
Securing the first gold medal for Vietnamese track and field in theAsian Games, Thao from Hanoi topped the list with 700 points, 78 points higherthan footballer Nguyen Quang Hai from the Hanoi FC, who made greatcontributions to helping Vietnam win the trophy of the ASEAN FootballFederation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 and was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.
Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang from the central province of Quang Binh ranked thirdwith 462 points thanks to his silver medal pocketed at ASIAD 2018.
In the list of outstanding disabled athletes, swimmer Vo Thanh Tungranked first with 385 points after bagging three gold and two silver medals at the2018 Asian Para Games in October. He wasfollowed by weightlifters Nguyen Binh An and Dang Thi Linh Phuong, with 276points and 186 points, respectively.
Meanwhile, track and field coach Nguyen Manh Hieu came first in the listof outstanding coaches with 296 points as he had trained ASIAD medalists,including Thao and Vu Thi Men who won a bronze medal in the women’s triplejump.
Swimming coach Bui Thanh Tam topped the list of prominent coaches forathletes with disabilities.
The rankings were revealed by the poll organizing board on December 27night.
The annual poll is jointly held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism, the Vietnam Olympic Committee, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth UnionCentral Committee, and the Vietnam Sports Administration, aiming to honouroutstanding individuals of the sports sector.-VNA
The Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) and the Vietnam Athletics Federation (VAF) held a ceremony in Hanoi on September 19 to commend and reward track and field athletes for their achievements recorded at the recent Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD 2018).
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been named the Most Valuable Player of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 for his significant contributions to the Vietnamese football squad’s victory at the tournament.
The brilliant performance by midfield Nguyen Quang Hai (No. 19) has helped the Vietnam national football team win the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 in Hanoi on December 15.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
Track and field athlete Bui Thi Thu Thao (Source: VNA) 
