Vietnamese athletes arrive in Japan, ready for Olympics competitions
The sports delegation of Vietnam arrived at Narita International Airport of Japan on July 19 to take part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, slated for July 23 - August 8.
The Vietnamese sports delegation pose for a photo before leaving for Japan on late July 18 (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – The sports delegation of Vietnamarrived at Narita International Airport of Japan on July 19 to take part in theTokyo 2020 Olympics, slated for July 23 -August 8.
After spending hours on handling procedures, including takingCOVID-19 tests, delegation members, all showing negative test result, reachedthe athletes’ village later the same day.
During their stay, athletes are only allowed to travel betweenthe village and the training and competition venues while sports officials haveto move on only the routes they registered before entering Japan. They arebanned from leaving the athletes’ village or going to tourist sites,restaurants, or bars, according to Olympics and Paralympics organisers’ regulations.
Athletes will also havesamples taken for COVID-19 testing every day. In case of a positive testresult, they will be hospitalised or sent to a hotel outside the athletes’village for quarantine.
The 43-strong delegation ofVietnam is led by Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan.
They comprise 18 athletes competing in 11 sports,namely Nguyen Huy Hoang and Nguyen Thi Anh Vien (swimming), Thach KimTuan and Hoang Thi Duyen (weightlifting), Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy (judo), HoangXuan Vinh (shooting), Nguyen Tien Minh and Nguyen Thuy Linh (badminton), NguyenThi Tam and Nguyen Van Duong (boxing), Le Thanh Tung and Dinh Phuong Thanh(gymnastics), Truong Thi Kim Tuyen (taekwondo), Do Thi Anh Nguyet and NguyenHoang Phi Vu (archery), Quach Thi Lan (athletics), and Luong Thi Thao and DinhThi Hao (rowing).
At the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil, Vietnam bagged one gold and onesilver for the first time in an Olympics thanks to marksman Hoang XuanVinh./.
The Vietnamese delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics consists of 43 members led by Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan, according to a decision issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The achievements reaped by the Vietnamese sports sector have demonstrated the will and resolve of Vietnamese, contributing to promoting the country’s image, role and prestige, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
For the first time in Olympic history, national flags will be carried by two athletes at the Games, and runner Quach Thi Lan and swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang have the honour of carrying the Vietnamese flag at the upcoming Tokyo Games’ opening ceremony.
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.
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 Vietnamese sports delegation pose for a photo before leaving for Japan on late July 18 (Photo: VNA) 
