Female footballers go home after winning historic ticket to World Cup finals
The women’s national football team of Vietnam arrived in Hanoi on February 10 morning after excellently fulfilling their mission in the final round of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 and earning a berth in the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time.
The footballers wave at the people welcoming them at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on February 10 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –The women’s national football team of Vietnam arrived in Hanoi on February 10morning after excellently fulfilling their mission in the final round of theAFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 and earning a berth in the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup forthe first time.
Deputy Minister of Culture,Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong applauded the outstanding achievement by theteam of head coach Mai Duc Chung, describing their victory as glorious and ademonstration of all members’ efforts and resilience.
Before coming to India forthe AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022, more than half of the members had been infected with COVID-19,but the team gradually regained sufficient personnel before the start of thetournament. Thanks to their undaunted spirit and Chung’s leadership, theplayers did their utmost in every match, especially the games against Myanmar,Thailand, and Chinese Taipei, to secure a place in the 2023 FIFA Women’s WorldCup.
Chung highly appreciatedleaders and fans’ support, which he said helped the team surmount all hardshipsto go down in history with a berth in the World Cup.
Coach Mai Duc Chung and the players arrive in Hanoi on February 10 (Photo: VNA)
The team members and officials post for a photo at the welcome ceremony on February 10 (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh is scheduled to meet with the team at the Government’s Office later onthe day.
According to the VietnamFootball Federation, the PM’s certificates of merit will be presented to 29 individuals with preeminent performance at the Asian Cup. As recommended by theMinister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister PhamBinh Minh also proposed the State President bestow Labour Orders upon onecollective and eight individuals for their achievement./.
The Vietnamese national women’s football team beat the Chinese Taipei 2-1 on February 6 at a play-off match of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup to attend the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc extended his congratulations to the national women’s football team after the squad beat the Chinese Taipei 2-1 at a February 6 play-off match of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, winning a tickets to the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.
The Asian media congratulated the feat of the Vietnamese women’s football team for the first time winning a ticket to attend the Women’s World Cup finals, and praised the outstanding efforts of the players.
With some good news Vietnamese athletes brought home at the first days of the new year, people expect many sports achievements in 2022 when the country will host and take part in a number of major regional and international tournaments.
Members of the Vietnamese national women’s football team returned home on February 10 after making history by earning a berth at the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time and finishing fifth at the recently-concluded 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The footballers wave at the people welcoming them at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on February 10 (Photo: VNA) 
Coach Mai Duc Chung and the players arrive in Hanoi on February 10 (Photo: VNA) 
The team members and officials post for a photo at the welcome ceremony on February 10 (Photo: VNA) 
