Vietnam secures first medal at Asian Para Games 2023

Powerlifter Le Van Cong on October 23 won the first medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

Monday, October 23, 2023 14:57

Vietnam secures first medal at Asian Para Games 2023 ảnh 1

Powerlifter Le Van Cong wins the first medal for Vietnam at Asian Para Games 2023. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Powerlifter Le VanCong on October 23 won the first medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

In the men's under-49kg category, Cong failed to lift 170kgin his first attempt. However, he did not give up and decided to increase theweight to 171 kg and successfully achieved it.

Congcontinued his success by lifting 173kg, but Iraqi weightlifter Al-SudaniMuslim also succeeded in this lift and claimed a higher score thanks to atiebreaker.

Vietnam secures first medal at Asian Para Games 2023 ảnh 2

Powerlifter Le Van Cong (Photo: VNA)

As a result, Cong won a bronze medal. Meanwhile,the silver medal went to Al-Sudani Muslim, and the gold in this categoryevent was claimed by Paralympic champion Omar Qarada of Jordan who successfully lifted 182kg.

Cong is currently the best Vietnamese athlete withdisabilities. He is the world and Paralympic record holder with lifts of183.5kg and 183kg, respectively.

As of 12:30 p.m. on October 23, Vietnam ranked 13th in the medal ranking at theevent. The host China topped with 9 gold, 11 silver, and six bronzemedals./.

VNA

#Powerlifter Le Van Cong #Asian Para Games 2023 #first medal #Vietnam #Vietnamplus #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency

See more

The joy of Vietnamese players as Hai Yen (third from right) scores the opening goal in the 4th minute of the match. (Photo: VNA)

SEA Games 33: Vietnam women’s national team kicks off with “goal fest”

05/12/2025 21:27

Vietnam’s women’s national team kicked off their 33rd SEA Games journey with a commanding 7–0 win over Malaysia in Group B on December 5, moving temporarily to the top of the group and gaining a crucial advantage in the race for the semifinals.

Visitors at the exhibition showcasing outstanding works of the 13th International Photo Contest in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Winners of 13th International Photo Contest honoured in Hanoi

05/12/2025 19:02

The organisers received 13,236 works from 1,054 photographers representing 31 countries and territories. In addition to the prestigious awards presented by the VAPA, this year’s contest was sponsored by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), which grants Medals and Honourable Mentions (HM) for the four sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome, World in Focus, and Portrait.

U22 Vietnam are named as the most valuable team at SEA Games 33, according to Transfermarkt. (Photo: VOV)

Vietnam recognised as most valuable team at SEA Games 33

05/12/2025 18:01

Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand are all strong contenders for the gold medal in SEA Games 33, as youth football in Southeast Asia continues to grow in competitiveness and unpredictability.

Director of the Vietnamese Women’s Museum Nguyen Thi Tuyet addresses the opening ceremony of the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)

Exhibition spotlights loyal friendship of Vietnam, Cuba

05/12/2025 16:35

Through stories, photographs and long-preserved keepsakes, the exhibition recalls the profound bond between Vietnam and Cuba.

Jonathan Baker, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam, speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi realises commitment to creative city development

05/12/2025 15:37

The UNESCO Representative to Vietnam has highly commended Hanoi’s success in building a vibrant creative ecosystem through festivals, community-connecting networks, and initiatives that empower the younger generation of designers.

The seminar attracts Vietnamese and French filmmakers, artists and critics in the fields of film creation, production and distribution. (Photo: VNA)

Seminar highlights growing opportunities for Vietnam- France cinema collaboration

05/12/2025 15:24

Mathieu Ripka, General Representative of France’s Civil Society of Authors, Directors and Producers (ARP), expressed his optimism about future collaboration, suggesting that one day a Vietnam–France co-production could even represent France at the Oscars.

An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam reaffirms anti-doping pledge as 2027 global code takes shape

05/12/2025 14:35

WADA President Witold Bańka declared that sport’s true worth lies in integrity and fairness rather than medals and called for unified global action against escalating risks from new technologies, black market substances, and cross-border organised crime.

Visitors shop at the Shopping Seasons: Binh Duong Mega Sale programme being held in HCM City’s Binh Duong Ward from December 3-31. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City Tourism Week kicks off

04/12/2025 20:19

The event marked the beginning of the largest-scale shopping and tourism stimulus programme at the end of the year.

The poster of “Off We Go”, which will be screened during the Polish Film Week in Vietnam 2025.

Free tickets available for seven Polish films to be screened in Vietnam

04/12/2025 00:15

During the week, the Polish Producers Alliance will present seven outstanding contemporary films of Poland.

U22 Vietnam open their SEA Games 33 journey with a 2-1 victory over Laos on December 3 (Photo: VNA)

SEA Games 33: U22 Vietnam claim 3 points with opening victory over Laos

03/12/2025 21:59

U22 Vietnam opened their SEA Games 33 journey with a 2-1 victory over Laos on December 3 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, earning three points.

Germany’s Tübingen Academic Orchestra will perform at the concert “A Rhapsody of Two Worlds” in Hanoi in late December (Photo courtesy of the organiser)

Germany’s Tübingen Academic Orchestra to perform in Vietnam

03/12/2025 20:10

The two-night concert will feature the Tübingen Academic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Philipp Amelung, alongside Professor–guitarist Dang Ngoc Long and pianist Nguyen Viet Trung. Guest performers include young violinist Do Phuong Nhi and cellist Tran Hong Nhung.

The “Hello Cosmo From Vietnam” Season 2 fashion show kicks off the Miss Cosmo 2025 journey in Hue. (Photo: VNA)

Fashion showcase opens Miss Cosmo 2025 journey in Hue

03/12/2025 14:58

The show is among the flagship events of Visit Vietnam Year 2025, themed “Hue – Ancient Capital, New Horizons”.

An excavated part of the Go Thanh archaeological site (Photo: VNA)

Go Thanh relic site – A living treasure of Oc Eo Civilisation

03/12/2025 05:11

The Go Thanh site was part of the Oc Eo culture, an ancient civilisation that flourished across the southern region from the first to the eighth century.

Madame Ngo Phuong Ly (fifth from left), Madame Naly Sisoulith (sixth from left), and officials of the two countries at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Film Week and the photo exhibition on December 2 (Photo: The thao & Van hoa newspaper)

Spouses of top Vietnamese, Lao leaders attend opening of Vietnam Film Week in Vientiane

02/12/2025 18:13

The Vietnam Film Week in Laos runs from December 2 to 6, showcasing award-winning Vietnamese titles.

Representatives from the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace and Saint Petersburg State University of Russia at the MoU signing ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Russia cooperate to promote President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy

02/12/2025 17:17

Under the new agreement, the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace and Saint Petersburg State University of Russia will cooperate in key areas including joint scientific events, student internships, collection of materials related to Ho Chi Minh and bilateral relations, expert exchanges, and co-publishing new works on the President and the history of ties between Vietnam and Russia.

A Mong woman performs traditional dance (Photo: VNA)

Over 100 ethnic minorities gather for Vietnam’s 2026 New Year celebrations

02/12/2025 09:34

December’s centerpiece is a showcase of Co Tu heritage from the central city of Da Nang, featuring immersive cultural experiences. At the Co Tu village space, artisans will stage the Pro ngooch brotherhood ritual, a centuries-old ceremony for settling disputes and reinforcing inter-village solidarity, alongside ceremonial toasts, folk singing, and festive displays of folklore and performing arts.