Hanoi friendship sports tournament helps promote international solidarity
Nearly 100 tennis players from agencies and associations in Hanoi, embassies, and international organisations based in the city took part in the Friendship Tennis Tournament 2024 on September 22.
Winners at the Friendship Tennis Tournament 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 100 tennis players from agencies and associations in Hanoi, embassies, and international organisations based in the city took part in the Friendship Tennis Tournament 2024 on September 22.
Held annually by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the city’s Department of Culture and Sports, the tournament aims to create a place for foreign diplomats working in Hanoi to meet and exchange with local officials who work in sectors of people diplomacy and culture and sports.
This year, the tournament was among the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of the capital city (October 10) and 25 years since Hanoi was recognised as a city for peace by UNESCO (July 16, 1999).
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the tournament, HUFO Vice President Tran Thi Phuong said besides health benefits, the games is expected to help local and international athletes understand more about each other and nurture their love for the capital city.
The competition at events included men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, mixed doubles with age groups of 31-40, 41-50, and 51-60./.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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