Athletes secure more gold medals for Vietnam at SEA Games 32
Judo athletes earned an additional four gold medals for the Vietnamese sport delegation at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on May 15.
Phnom Penh (VNA)꧒ – Judo athletes earned an additional four gold medals for the Vietnamesesport delegation at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Phnom Penh,Cambodia, on May 15.
In the women's under 44kg weight category, Nguyen Nhac Nhu Andefeated her Lao rival, Ouanvilay, with an ippon to secure a gold medal for Vietnam.
𒀰 In the final match ofthe women's under 52kg weight category, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy beat Yanagiha, anaturalized Japanese athlete of the host country Cambodia, with ascore of 1-0. Meanwhile, Hoang Thi Tinh secured a gold in the women's under48kg weight category.
The remaining gold for the judoteam was earned by Le Anh Tai. He defeated his Thai opponent, Puyang, with anippon in the men's under 90kg weight category. In theafternoon, Vietnamese wrestlers also received a "rain of golds" asthey won in all six final events. Followingthe success of Dang Thi Linh and Lai Dieu Thuong, Nguyen Thi Xuan secured agold in the women's under 50kg weight category by defeating Jiah Aurora Pingotfrom the Philippines while Tran Anh Tuyet, Nguyen Thi My Trang and Nguyen ThiMy Hanh triumphed in the women’s 59kg, 57kg and 62kg weight categories,respectively. Earlier,Chinese chess players Dang Cuu Tung Lan and Nguyen Quang Nhat brought home one gold in the team's rapid event, while Lai Ly Huynh won the men's standard category. Intotal, the Chinese chess team surpassed the set target by winning two golds,two silvers and one bronze.
In thejust-concluded final match of the men's under-63kg taekwondo category, Pham DangQuang defeated his opponent from Thailand, bringing the first gold for Vietnam inthis sport. It was also the 120th gold medal for Vietnam to date, solidifying its leadingposition on the 10th competition day of the tournament.
💧 In stick fighting, athlete VuThi Thanh Binh brought the first gold for Vietnam the same day after beating Jude Oliver Marie Rodriguez of the Philippines.
The good news continued as kickboxer Nguyen Thi Hang Nga emergedvictorious against Renalyn Dasalla Dacquel from the Philippines in the women's under 48kg full contact category, bringing home the first gold for Vietnam inkickboxing the same day.
Another gold was earned by Le Thi Nhi in the women's under 50kg light contact category after defeating her rival from the Philippines.
𝕴 Bac Thi Khiem won a silverafter losing to Cambodia's Casandre Nicole Tubbs with a score of 0-2 in thefinal match of the women's under 67kg taekwondo category./.
Female fencers Phung Thi Khanh Linh, Pham Thi Thu Hoai, Bui Thi Thu Ha and Le Minh Hang at May 14 noon won one more gold medal for Vietnam in the women’s sabre team event at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.
Dinh Anh Hoang and Tran Mai Ngoc obtained the historic gold medal for Vietnam in the mixed doubles event of table tennis at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia on May 14.
Vietnamese fencers on May 15 won a gold medal in the men’s sabre team event at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia after defeating the Singaporean team 45-31.
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.
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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.
In a wrestling event (Photo: VNA) 
