Of the gold medals, 46 were in worldchampionships, 64 in Asia and 315 in Southeast Asia.
During a meeting in Hanoi on December 25 toreview the VSA’s activities and launch tasks for 2018, Minister of Culture,Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien lauded the country’s sporting achievementsthis year, especially at the 29th Southeast Asian Games.
He suggested the VSA continues refining theamended Law on Physical Training and Sports, preparing for the 18th AsianGames (ASIAD 18) to be held in Indonesia, Olympics qualifying rounds and othertournaments, regional and global.
The sector should step up mass sportsmovements and strive to perform well at ASIAD 18 and regional, continental andworld championships, he said, adding that the sector also needs to work withthe media to popularise information related to sports.
VSA Director Vuong Bich Thang said thesector offered feedback on legal regulations in the field and promoted thecampaign “All people take exercises following the example of great Uncle Ho”.
On the occasion, Director of the High-PerformanceSports Department II Nguyen Trong Ho and head of the Vietnam Sports Hospital’sSurgery Department Nguyen Van Vy received certificates of merit from the Government.
Vice Director of the National Centre forSports Training in Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Van Sung was awarded with the LabourOrder, third class.-VNA