Vietnamese team secure championship at football tournament held by Czech Senate
Vietnam’s FC Sapa Praha have successfully defended the championship of the annual friendly football tournament held by the Czech Senate for ethnic communities for the third year after defeating Slovakia 2-0 in the final match on June 18.
Prague (VNA) – Vietnam’s FC SapaPraha have successfully defended the championship of the annual friendlyfootball tournament held by the Czech Senate for ethnic communities for thethird year after defeating Slovakia 2-0 in the final match on June 18.
By keeping his net clean throughout thetournament, Le Kien became the best goalkeeper of thetournament for the second time.
This year, the tournament drew 24 footballteams representing foreign communities in the Czech Republic, including thosefrom Bulgaria, Jordan, Italy, Slovakia, Serbia, Senegal, Romania. Palestine,Togo, Ukraine and Yemen.
According to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Thai Xuan Dung, thetournament is a chance to strengthen the solidarity among the Vietnamesecommunity in the host country in particular and with other communities in the Europeancountry in general. He expressed hope that through the sports event, the imageof the nation and people of Vietnam will be further enhanced in the eyes of internationalfriends.
Also on June 18, the eighth edition of theVietnamese youth’s football tournament in Laos was kicked off in Vientiane,with the participation of nine teams. Along with providing a healthy playgroundfor the Vietnamese community in the neighbouring country, the tournament isalso a chance to raise fund for needy people in the country. The final match andthe closing ceremony are slated for July 17.
On June 19, the Vietnam FootballAssociation in Korea (VFAK)-Vietnam Airlines Compatriot Cup 2022 was launched at Cheonan Stadium of Chungcheongnam-do province of the Republic of Korea (RoK),gathering 20 football teams representing Vietnamese people studying, workingand living in different localities across the RoK. The cup came to NgheAn province compatriot football team. The tournament was funded by VietnamAirlines.
Within the framework of the tournament, theLabour Management Board and the Employment Permit System (EPS) LabourManagement Office organised a booth to provide consultations to Vietnameseguest workers on the employment and residential policies of the RoK, and gavethem advice on the settlement of problems facing them./.
Vietnam’s U-19 football team will be in Group A, together with Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei and the Philippines, at the AFF U-19 Youth Championship 2022, according the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).
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.
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.
Vietnam’s FC Sapa Praha (Photo: VNA) 
