Vietnamese taekwondo athlete appointed as ASEAN Women in Sports Ambassadors
Vietnamese taekwondo athlete appointed among ASEAN Women in Sports Ambassadors
Vietnamese taekwondo martial artist Chau Tuyet Van along with nine other prominent athletes and sports officials in ASEAN have been appointed as ASEAN Women in Sports Ambassadors.
Vietnamese taekwondo martial artist Chau Tuyet Van (centre) (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) –ꦑ Vietnamese taekwondo martialartist Chau Tuyet Van along with nine other prominent athletes and sportsofficials in ASEAN have been appointed as ASEAN Women in Sports Ambassadors.
This initiative is part of the Japan-funded ASEAN #WeScoreCampaign. The ambassadors will use their influence to promote genderequality and women empowerment through sports, across the region and spreadencouraging messages to the ASEAN Community. Together with Van, other ambassadors are Princess ‘AzemahNi’matul Bolkiah (polo athlete) of Brunei, Sokha Pov (traditional martial artsathlete) of Cambodia, Leani Ratri Oktila (para-badminton athlete) of Indonesia,and Soulamphone Kerdla (head coach of Lao national swimming team). Malaysian gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, Myanmar taekwondoathlete and referee Soe Soe Myar, Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, Singaporeanfencer Amita Berthier, and Thai taekwondo athlete Panikpak Wongpattanakit alsomade their names onto the list. They will share their views on women empowerment in anupcoming talk show to be held at the ASEAN Secretariat on December 3, whichcoincides with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence annual campaign.
The promotional image of the talk show (Photo: asean.org)
The talk show will touch on issues such as gender equalityand women’s leadership, safeguarding of women and girls in sports, promotingthe rights of persons with disabilities through sports, as well as the impactsof COVID-19 on sports and how to address it. ASEAN #WeScore campaign forms part of the ASEAN-JapanActions on Sports, a project under the ASEAN Plus Japan Senior OfficialsMeeting on Sports (SOMS+Japan) funded by the Government of Japan through theJapan-ASEAN Integration Fund. The campaign contributes to the implementation ofASEAN Work Plan on Sports 2021-2025 and is in line with ASEAN Vision 2025 andthe UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 5 of achieving gender equalityand empowering all women and girls./.
Gender equality will be added into village codes and conventions – the code of ethics developed by the community that has long played an important role in managing social relations in the community in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) together with UN agencies in Vietnam on November 12 launched the national action month for gender quality and gender-based violence prevention and response, which will take place from November 15 to December 15.
Vietnam always gives priority to promoting gender equality, narrowing the gender gap and creating equal opportunities for women and men to participate in and benefit from all aspects of social life, contributing to the sustainable development of the country, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
The northern province of Quang Ninh has enjoyed fruitful results in preventing and settling gender-based violence thanks to its effective measures to raise public awareness of gender equality and support victims of violence in the community.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
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.
Vietnamese taekwondo martial artist Chau Tuyet Van (centre) (Photo: VNA) 
The promotional image of the talk show (Photo: asean.org) 
