SEA Games 32: Vietnam seize historic gold medal in women's basketball
Vietnamese basketball players have freshly defeated their Philippine rivals 21-16 to pocketed the gold medal in the women's 3x3 event at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.
Vietnamese basketball players have freshly defeated their Philippine rivals 21-16 to pocketed the gold medal in the 32nd SEA Games women's 3x3 event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese basketball players havefreshly defeated their Philippine rivals 21-16 to pocketed the gold medal inthe women's 3x3 event at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.
The victory on May 7 morning marked the first gold forVietnam at the sport in years participating in the tournament, ending theprolonged domination of the Philippines and Thailand.
Huynh Thi Ngoan, Nguyen Thi Tieu Duy, Truong Thao My and Truong Thao Vy of Vietnam, who helps the nation obtain the historic gold medal at SEA Games. (Photo: VNA)
Last year, in the same event, Vietnam lost to Thailand 19-21on home turf.
Also on the day, Pham Tien San defended his title in themen’s duathlon event at the Games, bringing about the seventh gold medal forVietnam. San and Ha Van Nhat were the two Vietnamese representatives among 13competitors, who competed in three stages – 5km running, 20km biking and 2.5kmrunning.
Pham Tien San (Photo: VNA)
Sokha Michael Chaumond of Cambodia and Sedilta Pilon Nubatonis of Indonesia wonthe silver and bronze medals of the event, respectively.
Karate artist Dinh Thi Huong (white) (Photo: VNA)
In karate events, Hoang Thi My Tam and Dinh Thi Huong won gold medals in the women's kumite 55kg and the women's under 68kg categories.
Vovinam artist Nguyen Thanh Liem wins a gold in the men's 60kg combat event.
Vietnamese Vovinam artists also obtained two gold medals at the Games on May 7 afternoon. The gold medals were carried off by Do Phuong Thao in the women’s 60kg combat event, and Nguyen Thanh Liem in the men's 60kg combat event.
Meanwhile in Jujitsu, Dao Hong Son brought the first gold for the Vietnam Jujitsu team. With the gold medal in the men's 56kg Ne-Waza NOGI combat event, Son successfully defended his gold medal at previous games.
As of 6:30pm on May 7, Vietnam earned 12 gold mdeals./.
Vietnamese karate artists won two gold medals in the women's and men's team kata categories at the ongoing 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, also the first by the Vietnamese karate team over the past 18 years.
Vietnamese women basketballers defeated their Philippine rivals with a score of 21-19 in the 3x3 basketball category at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) on May 6.
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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.
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.
Vietnamese basketball players have freshly defeated their Philippine rivals 21-16 to pocketed the gold medal in the 32nd SEA Games women's 3x3 event (Photo: VNA) 
Huynh Thi Ngoan, Nguyen Thi Tieu Duy, Truong Thao My and Truong Thao Vy of Vietnam, who helps the nation obtain the historic gold medal at SEA Games. (Photo: VNA) 
Pham Tien San (Photo: VNA) 
Karate artist Dinh Thi Huong (white) (Photo: VNA) 
Vovinam artist Nguyen Thanh Liem wins a gold in the men's 60kg combat event. 
