Duong Thi Hoa and Nguyen Hong Ngan won two bronze medals for Vietnam on the eighth day of competition at the Sakha Republic’s (Yakutia) Children of Asia Games.
Nguyen Hong Ngan (right) takes a bronze medal for Vietnam in taekwondo on the eighth day of competition at the Sakha Republic’s (Yakutia) Children of Asia Games on July 12. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Duong Thi Hoa and Nguyen H꧒ong 🌊Ngan won two bronze medals for Vietnam on the eighth day of competition at the Sakha Republic’s (Yakutia) Children of Asia Games.
Hoa finished third in the girls’ 200m athletic event with a time of 25.77sec, behind Pekhtireva Yelena of Azerbaijan and Moiseeva Daria of the Ural Federal District.
Ngan and Beatrice Kassandra Gaerlan of the Philippines came third in the girls’ 55kg category taekwondo event after losing in the semi-finals.
Mongolian Boldbaatar Namuun took the gold, while the silver medal went to Lee Seungmin of the Republic of Korea.
Chess players also competed in eight rounds on July 12.
FIDE master Tran Minh Thang, defeated by Garidmagnai Byambasuren, lost his first position. First seed Thang now has 5.5 points, the same as his teammate Nguyen Dang Hong Phuc who drew Sylyev Nedir in the third board. They are in the second group, 0.5 point behind Byambasuren and Sin Denis, both of whom have six points.
Among the girls, Ha Phuong Hoang Mai tied with third seed Grigorieva Yulia. Phuong is now in third position and one point behind Yulia and 0.5 point behind master Otgonsuvd Batsaikhan, who is in second place.
The Vietnam team’s only win of the day was by Dong Khanh Linh, who beat Thuduwage Yasasirini Pabasara. But Linh, with four points, has no chance of entering the top three ranks as only one round is left in the tournament.
With five gold, three silver and eight bronze medals, Vietnam are at No 10 in the medal tally.
Siberian Federal District are on top with 41 golds, followed by Kazakhstan with 17 and Sakha Republic (Yakutia) with 12.-VNA
Ly Thi Hai Sai won a bronze medal for Vietnam in the girls’ high jump event at the ongoing Children of Asia International Sports Games in Sakha Republic (Yakutia).
Nguyen Trung Kien and Dinh Thi Hue lost to Singaporean rivals in the final moments of the Southeast Asian Junior Table Tennis Championships’ U18 mixed doubles final on July 11.
The Republic of Korea’s An Seonjin beat yellow jersey holder Nguyen Thi That to win the third stage of the National Women’s Open Cycling Tournament of the An Giang Television Cup on July 12.
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Nguyen Hong Ngan (right) takes a bronze medal for Vietnam in taekwondo on the eighth day of competition at the Sakha Republic’s (Yakutia) Children of Asia Games on July 12. (Photo: VNA)
