Duong Truong Thien Ly, who won the “People’s Choice Award” at Miss World 2008, has been chosen as the ambassador for the third Asian Indoor Games by the event organiser.

The beauty, who was also runner-up in the Miss Universe Vietnam pageant, is scheduled to join a series of activities to publicise and promote the third Asian Indoor Games, such as the ceremony where the major donors are announced, a campaign to collect two million signatures in support of the event, charitable fundraising, and concerts.

As the Games’ ambassador, Ly will represent the organiser before the media covering activities relating to the event.

Ly was selected thanks to her passion for sport, her foreign language skills, as well as her interest in the history and culture of Vietnam and other Asian nations. She plays tennis and golf, and is also a good swimmer.

The third Asian Indoor Games will take place from Oct. 30-Nov. 8 in Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City , the port city of Hai Phong , and the northern provinces of Bac Ninh, Hai Duong and Quang Ninh.

The games are expected to draw more than 20,000 athletes, coaches, officials, referees and reporters from 45 Asian countries and territories.

Athletes will compete in 23 official sports, with 219 gold medals up for grabs./.