Vietnamese athletics athletes at SEA Games 29 (Photo: VNA)
KualaLumpur (VNA) – Athletics athletes’ achievements at the SEA Games 29have lived up to expectations and made up for other sports participated in byVietnam, said Tran Duc Phan, who headed the Vietnamese team at the event inKuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from August 19-30.
Vietnamwas ranked first in the SEA Games 29’s medal table for athletics with a totalof 17 gold medals. Thailand and Malaysia came in second and third with nine andeight gold medals, respectively.
Inan interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Phan, who is also Deputy Director ofthe General Department of Sports and Physical Training, said Vietnamese runnershave achieved a breakthrough.
Vietnam’sdelegation to SEA Games 29 had 681 members, with 472 athletes competing in 32out of 38 sports at the event. The country finished with 58 gold medals,compared to her goal of between 49 and 59 gold medals.
Theteam competed in its last event on August 30, with only weightlifter Hoang TanTai participating in the men’s 85kg. Tai secured a bronze medal after lifting322kg in total; Malaysian and Thai athletes won the gold and silver medals withrespective lifts of 337kg and 323kg.
Weightlifter Hoang Tan Tai at SEA Games 29 (Photo: VNA)
Phannoted more than 90 percent of gold medals seized by Vietnam this season belongto the Olympic sports category, adding that the figure for the last SEA Gameswas 87 percent.
Itmeans Vietnam is on a right track in facilitating athletes’ preparation for the2018 Asian Games and 2020 Summer Olympics’ qualification round.-VNA
As of 22:00 on August 29, Malaysia remained on top of the medal tally while Vietnam stayed third place with 58 gold medals at the ongoing SEA Games 29 in Malaysia.
Vietnam stayed at the third place on the medal tally at the end of its 10th day into the SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which ends on August 31.
Vietnamese U22 football player Nguyen Cong Phuong finished as joint top goal scorer of the men’s football tournament with four goals at the ongoing Southeast Asia (SEA) Games 29 in Malaysia.
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.
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.
Vietnamese athletics athletes at SEA Games 29 (Photo: VNA) 
Weightlifter Hoang Tan Tai at SEA Games 29 (Photo: VNA) 
