Vietnam has left a strong impression on the regional media by its hosting of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), which wrapped up with a ceremony imbued with Vietnam’s cultural identity in Hanoi on May 23 evening.
Cambodia earned a total of nine gold, 13 silver and 41 bronze medals at SEA Games 31 hosted by Vietnam, ranking eighth in the medal tally, which is a giant leap compared to the 30th edition in the Philippines in 2019 when the country brought home only four gold medals, six silvers and 36 bronzes.
Traditional martial arts have been developing for centuries in Vietnam, with hundreds of styles nationwide, including Nam Hong Son, Tay Son Binh Dinh and Vovinam. Vietnamese styles have been become popular around the world thanks to their typical characters and practicality.
The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) officially kicked off on November 29 morning with a flag raising ceremony held at the Athletes’ Village in the New Clark City sports complex in the Philippines.
Vietnam won the second medal at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) on August 19 in Jakarta, Indonesia, after its shooters took another bronze medal in the 10-m Air Pistol Mixed Event.
Military-run telecom provider Viettel has announced a roaming fee reduction of up to 45 percent for calls, texts and data applicable to all subscribers in Indonesia from August 15 to September 14.
Vietnamese athletes need to demonstrate good sportsmanship and follow rules of competitions, thus promoting the country’s images to international friends, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has said.
Vietnam’s martial arts are fighting for gold in this year’s Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD 2018), which will take place in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2.
The Vietnamese delegation to the upcoming 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 18) arrived at Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on August 14 to the warm welcome of Indonesian sport officials and volunteers.
Indonesia’s relevant agencies are making the final touches to the ASIAD 2018 village in Kemayoran, Jakarta, as the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD 18) is taking place in August.
Vietnam won a total of 58 gold, 50 silver and 60 bronze medals to stay at the third place in overall rankings of the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which concluded on August 30, meeting its set target.
Vietnam will focus on Olympic sports following the success of the
country’s athletes in these competitions at the 28th Southeast Asian
(SEA) Games, with a hope of consolidating its position in the region and
competing in bigger arenas, including the Asian Games and Olympic
Games.
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