SEA Games 32: Gold medals for Vietnam in ouk chaktrang, gymnastics
Female chess player Doan Thi Hong Nhung on May 9 brought a gold medal to Vietnam in Ouk Chaktrang women's single 60-minute after defeating Fillipo player Shania Mae Garcia Mendoza.
Vietnamse female chess player Doan Thi Hong Nhung (left) and Fillipo player Shania Mae Garcia Mendoza. (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA)🐬 – Female chess player Doan ThiHong Nhung on May 9 brought a goldmedal to Vietnam in OukChaktrang women's single 60-minute after defeating Fillipo playerShania Mae Garcia Mendoza.
With this, the Vietnamese chess team has reached itstarget of two gold medals at the 32nd SEA Games. Two players Nguyen Quang Trung and Phan Trong Binh alsobrought home another bronze medal in ouk chaktrang, in the men's doublesstandard 60 minutes. On May 9 afternoon, athlete Dang Ngoc XuanThien won a gold medal in gymnastics in the individual men's hand-crankedevent, with 13.45 points. Previously, Thien was also in theVietnamese team to win the men's all-round team event. This is the 33rd gold medal for Vietnam Sportsat the 32nd SEA Games. Earlier the same day, Vietnam's Pencak Silat team bagged three bronzemedals including Pham Tuan Anh (65-70kg category), Vu Van Kien (55-60kg category) and Nguyen The Vu (50-55kg category). Quang Thi Thu Nghia also won a place in the women's finals of Pencak Silat in the 65-70kg weight category, after winning Singaporean Nurul Shuhaila in the semi-finals. On the men's 400m run, Tran Nhat Hoang finishedsecond, clocking 47:68 seconds. So,he will be present in the final on May 9 afternoon. Tennis players Hoang Nam and Van Phuongdefeated the duo from Indonesia, with a score of 2-1, to enter the final of themen's team event where they play against Thai players.
Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang came 3rd in the men's 200m freestyle swimming qualifier after two athletes from Thailand and Malaysia. (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Nguyen Huy Hoang came 3rd in the men's 200m freestyle swimming qualifier after two athletesfrom Thailand and Malaysia. He will compete in the final round on May 9night. Also in this discipline, another Vietnamese swimmer Ngo DinhChuan also book a berth in the final./.
The Vietnamese gymnastics team won a gold medal in the men's team all-around event with 313 points on May 8 - the first day of their competition at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.
Concluding the third competition day of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) on May 8, Vietnam won additional 15 gold medals to climb to the second position in the medal table with 30 gold, 28 silver, and 36 bronze medals.
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.
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.
Vietnamse female chess player Doan Thi Hong Nhung (left) and Fillipo player Shania Mae Garcia Mendoza. (Photo: VNA) 
Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang came 3rd in the men's 200m freestyle swimming qualifier after two athletes from Thailand and Malaysia. (Photo: VNA) 
