Nguyen Thi Tam - the first Vietnamese female boxer won a gold medal at the Asian Women's Boxing Championships in 2017 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamearned two more tickets to the Tokyo Olympics, raising the country’s totalberths in the world’s largest sports event to 18.
World No 1 Park MiChoi of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) will not box at thesummer Games after her country decided to withdraw. Her absence gives chance toboxer Nguyen Thi Tam who will take part in the women's 51kg category.
Tam on July 4 receivedconfirmation on the berth. It will be the first time ever a Vietnamese femaleboxer will take part at the Olympics.
Tam is currently thenation's top female boxer and SEA Games defending champion in hercategory.
The former Asianchampion and Asian Games bronze holder should have received confirmationearlier if her result at the world championships in 2019 in Russia was notchanged.
Tam was announced thewinner on points in a quarter-final match against Aetbaeva Liliya of the host.Having a berth in the semi-final meant Tam would win a bronze medal, ahistoric mark for Vietnam and herself and also secured a berth at Tokyo.
But minutes later theorganisers switched their decision and gave the victory to Liliya.
Meanwhile, the International JudoFederation also announced on July 3 that Vietnam’s judoka Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy will competein the women's 52kg category.
Thuy isranked No 11 in Asia which is not enough to qualify for Tokyo but moved upone spot after the DPRK withdrew from the tournament, so their eighth-rankedrepresentative Jon Yu Son will not compete.
The 18 Vietnameseathletes to compete in Tokyo comprise three weightlifters, two boxers, twogymnasts, two swimmers, two badminton players, two archers, one marksman, onerunner, one taekwondo, one judo and one rowing duo.
The Vietnam delegationof nearly 40 members will leave for the tournament on July 17./.
Hoang Thị Duyen won the first international medal of the year for Vietnamese athletes by finishing third at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 19.
Vietnamese athletic star Quach Thi Lan has been nominated to attend the upcoming Tokyo Olympics following an invitation of the International Olympic Committee.
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.
Nguyen Thi Tam - the first Vietnamese female boxer won a gold medal at the Asian Women's Boxing Championships in 2017 (Photo: VNA) 
