ASIAD 2018: Two Vietnam footballers listed in typical team
ASIAD 2018: Two Vietnam footballers listed in typical team of qualifying round
Vietnamese defender Do Duy Manh and midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai were listed in the typical men’s football team of the 3-4-3 formation in the qualifying round at the ongoing Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD) in Indonesia, according to Goal - an international association football news website.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese defender DoDuy Manh and midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai were listed in the typical men’sfootball team of the 3-4-3 formation in the qualifying round at the ongoing AsianGames 2018 (ASIAD) in Indonesia, according to Goal - an internationalassociation football news website.
The two showed excellent performance in theround, which helped their squad secure victory in all the three matches.
The host Indonesia had two members, namelycentre midfielder Stefano Lilipaly and striker Beto Goncalves, while Malaysiahad one - striker Safawi Rasid.
Defender Dostonbek Tursunov and right midfielderDostonkbek Khamdamov from Uzbekistan as well as Chinese goalkeeper Chen Weiand left midfielder Wei Shihao also made their names in the list.
The remainders were defender Abdelatif Bahdarifrom Palestine and striker Hwang Ui-jo from the Republic of Korea.-VNA
The Vietnamese football squad began the U23 International Championship - Vinaphone Cup 2018 tournament with a 2-1 victory over Palestine in Hanoi on August 3.
Head coach Park Hang-seo has announced the men’s football squad of 20 players who will compete in the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia later this month.
The organizing committee of the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 on August 15 asked the Vietnam Olympic football team not to allow reporters to cover its training sessions on grounds that are not arranged by the organizers.
Japanese football magazine Qoly recently ran a detailed analysis of Vietnam’s U23 footbal team, in which it praised all the 20 players and warned the Japanese side to stay prudent.
Vietnam’s football team secured the top place of Group D at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) after beating Japan 1-0 in the third match in Indonesia on August 19.
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.
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai (Photo: VNA) 
