Mai Xuan Thuc grabs a gold at finals of body-building in men’s 1.8m group. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA)𝄹 - Vietnamese athletes continued to dominate beach athletics at the Asian Beach Games, bagging three of five gold medals on day five.
Pham Thi Hue, Nguyen Thi Oanh, Lo Thi Thanh, Hoang Thi Thanh and Vu Thi Ly finished in top five places of the women’s Cross Country Individual final on September 29.
Hue clocked in 13min 56.29sec for the gold, while her teammates Oanh and Thanh grabbed silver and bronze, respectively.
The runners added one more gold medal for the day when they beat Thailand in the final of the Women’s Cross Country Team races.
In the men’s team final, Qatar took the gold medal, leaving the silver medal for Vietnam and bronze for Thailand.
Yousef Idriss Moussa of Qatar finished first in the Men’s Cross Country Individual Final in 19min 6.45sec, for the gold.
Vietnamese runner Pham Tien San and Qatari Hairane Jamal came in second and third place.
In the triple jump, Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Hung grabbed gold with his 16.63m result.
Thailand’s Tepparak Pratchaya recorded a 15.81m for silver medal, while Filipino Diones Mark Harry jumped 15.72m for bronze.
In the Double Sculls (CM2x) rowing event, mainland Chinese Zang Ha and Li Laifu finished first, while Chiu Hin Chun and Tang Chiu Mang of Hong Kong took the silver. Paisanwan Sitthakarn and Mueangkhot Somporn of Thailand pocketed the bronze.
Raruen Matinee and Laksoongnoen Sawittree from Thailand beat Lee Ka Man and Lee Yuen Yin from Hong Kong to win gold in the women’s Double Sculls (CW2x). Rokayah Yayah and Lisdiana Syiva of Indonesia won the bronze.
In the men’s regu of Sepak Takraw (Rattan ball kick), Thailand beat Myanmar 2-0 (21-8, 21-9) in the final, taking home a gold.
Thailand also won gold in the Men’s Fairway team competition after defeating China 3-0 in the final.
Vietnam took the lead in medal tally of the 5th Asian Beach Games, bagging 31 gold, 26 silver and 31 bronze medals.
Thailand trailed behind with 27 golds, 17 silvers and 22 bronzes, while China was in third place, winning 10 golds, 13 silvers and 14 bronzes.-VNA
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Vietnamese athletes won nine gold medals on the third day of competition at the fifth Asian Beach Games (ABG5) in the central city of Da Nang, helping the host country top the medal tally.
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Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
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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.
Mai Xuan Thuc grabs a gold at finals of body-building in men’s 1.8m group. (Photo: VNA)
