New Southeast Asia sprint queen Le Tu Chinh is heading to conquer a new challenge later this month at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Turkmenistan.
Hanoi (VNA) - New Southeast Asia sprint queen Le Tu Chinh isheading to conquer a new challenge later this month at the Asian Indoor andMartial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Turkmenistan.
Chinh, who bagged three gold medals at the 29th Southeast AsianGames (SEA Games 29) in Malaysia last month, will take part in the women’s 60mevent in her AIMAG debut.
“It is my first time at this continental tournament, and the eventis not familiar to me. However, my target is to get my highest result, whichwill help me have a successful 2017,” said Chinh.
Apart from Chinh, swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien is also a gold hopefor Vietnam.
Vien was the most prolific athlete in Vietnam’s SEA Games team,winning eight golds and two silvers in Kuala Lumpur.
Other Vietnamese participants at the AIMAG are swimmer and SEAGames record holder Nguyen Huu Kim Son, world taekwondo poomsae champion ChauTuyet Van, chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem, seven-time world muay winner NguyenTran Duy Nhat, and Asian billiard champion Nguyen Quoc Nguyen.
The fifth AIMAG will be held from September 17 to 27.
Vietnam’s team of 194 athletes, under deputy chief of NationalSports Administration Tran Duc Phan, will take part in 14 of the 21 sportscategories, including athletics, swimming, weightlifting, wrestling, chess andfutsal.
As in the previous Games, the team aims to be among the top three.The event will attract thousands of competitors from 45 countries andterritories in Asia, 17 delegations from Oceania and seven associate members ofthe Oceania National Olympic Committees.
In its 2013 edition in the Republic of Korea, Vietnam pocketedeight golds, seven silvers and 12 bronzes, ranking third, behind China and thehosts.
Vietnam hosted the tournament in 2009 and finished second afterChina with 42 golds.-VNA
As of 12:00 on August 24, Vietnam moved to second placeon the medal tally with 28 gold medals at the ongoing 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Malaysia.
Vietnamese athletes earned more gold and silver medals in athletics and shooting on August 25 at the ongoing 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia.
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.
Sprint queen Le Tu Chinh (Source: VNA) 
