According to regulations, each participating squad is allowed to replace no more than 15 players in case of COVID-19 infections. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Head coach Park Hang-seo on May4 named a final squad of 20 players for the upcoming 31st SoutheastAsian Games (SEA Games 31).
Following his decision, four players – defender Dang Van Lam, midfielder Nguyen Duc Viet, and strikers Le Xuan Tu and Tran Van Dat will return to the Vietnam YouthFootball Training Centre to continue training with the Olympic team.
Goalkeeper Trinh Xuan Hoang will further train withthe final squad as a standby player.
The four excluded in the list and others joining thetraining with the Olympic team must stand ready to be substitutes at SEA Games 31.
According to regulations, each participating squadis allowed to replace no more than 15 players in case of COVID-19 infections. However,the replaced members will not be permitted to return to the team in anycircumstances, even after recovering from COVID-19.
The final list comprises goalkeepers Van Toan andVan Chuan; defenders Luong Duy Cuong, Tuan Tai, Van Xuan, Tien Long, Viet Anh,Le Van Do and Thanh Binh, midfielders Quang Nho, Hai Long, Huynh Cong Den,Hoang Anh and Trong Long, and strikers Van Tung, Thanh Minh and Manh Dung.
SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South EastAsia”, will be held in the capital city of Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provincesand cities.
Featuring 40 sports with 526 events, it is expectedto attract around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slatedfor late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic./.
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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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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.
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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.
According to regulations, each participating squad is allowed to replace no more than 15 players in case of COVID-19 infections. (Photo: VNA) 
