Coach Philippe Troussier and his players (Photo: 24h.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Golden Ball Awards 2023 ceremony will be held onFebruary 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the organising board.
The gala night will reveal the Vietnam Golden Ball 2023 winners for the men'sand women’s categories of the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ball Awards; theFutsal's Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ball Awards; the Male and Female YoungPlayer of the Year Awards; the Foreign Player of the Year; and the DevotionAward.
The organising board earlier released a shortlist of the best candidates foreach sports category on December 28.
The top five male candidates for the Vietnamese Golden Ball Awards 2023 includeHoang Viet Anh of Hanoi Police FC, Nguyen Hoang Duc of Viettel The Cong FC,Pham Tuan Hai of Hanoi FC, Dang Van Lam of Quy Nhon Binh Dinh FC, and Ho TanTai of Hanoi Police FC.
In the female category, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha of Hanoi I FC, Huynh Nhu of LankFC, Tran Thi Kim Thanh of HCMC I FC, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy of HCMC I FC, andPham Hai Yen of Hanoi I, are all contenders for the award.
Meanwhile, Top 5 nominees for the Futsal Golden Ball include Pham Duc Hoa ofThai Son Nam FC, Nhan Gia Hung of Thai Son Nam FC, Chau Doan Phat of Thai SonNam FC, Lam Tan Phat of Sahako FC, and Ho Van Y of Thai Son Nam FC.
Candidates for Male and Female Young Player of the Year Awards are Nguyen DinhBac of Quang Nam FC, Khuat Van Khang of The Cong Viettel FC, Nguyen Thai Son ofThanh Hoa FC, Ngoc Minh Chuyen of Thai Nguyen T&T FC, Vu Thi Hoa of Hanoi IFC, and Vu Thi Hoa of Phong Phu Ha Nam FC.
Launched in 1995 by the Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper, the annual VietnameseGolden Ball Awards aims to honour and recognise the contributions andachievements of Vietnamese football players during the year./.
Akira Ijiri, head coach of the Vietnamese women’s football U20 team, has officially announced the 28-player squad for the final round of the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, which will take place in Uzbekistan from March 3-16.
A team of three e-football players from Vietnam on January 30 headed to Qatar to attend the first Asian e-football tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from February 1-5.
Many of Vietnam's national team stars have fully recovered and returned to training and competition at their clubs, preparing for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March.
Vietnam’s 50-athlete delegation delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championships, securing 46 medals: 14 golds, 16 silvers and 16 bronzes.
The event, organised by the VNUFA, featured nearly 40 presentations from Vietnamese and foreign participants, including those from Russia, France, and Japan.
The reimagined gallery not only presents artefacts in a more structured and thematic layout, but also incorporates 3D visual storytelling to enhance audience engagement. The addition of film installations offers visitors a more vivid and immersive understanding of the objects on display.
With the unique concept of travelling the country through traditional music, the album takes listeners on a journey across Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes, immersing them in vibrant traditional festivals, retelling heroic tales of the nation’s history, showcasing local specialties, and reflecting the spirit and love of the modern Vietnamese people.
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Jointly organised by the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations, the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Da Nang, and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam at Tien Son Sports Arena, the event also aimed to foster friendship between Vietnam, India, and other countries.
A standout feature this year is “Manga Fest 2025”, showcasing celebrated comic titles and also offering author meet-and-greets, cosplay performances, and other interactive activities.
The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
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.
Coach Philippe Troussier and his players (Photo: 24h.com.vn) 
