Vovinam (Vietnamese traditional martial arts) fighter Huynh Khac Nguyen on May 8 pocketed the silver medal in the men's ying-yang sword form event at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hosted in Cambodia.
Vietnam's Vovinam team has one silver medal at SEA Games 32 (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vovinam (Vietnamese traditionalmartial arts) fighter Huynh Khac Nguyen on May 8 pocketed the silver medal inthe men's ying-yang sword form event at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Gameshosted in Cambodia.
Nguyen's impressive performance earned him a total of 447points, falling just short of Aik Soe Lin of Myanmar, who secured the goldmedal with 449 points. Phupakorn Wongthanachet of Thailand claimed the bronzewith 437 points.
The morning's events also saw several athletes from Vietnamqualify for the finals in athletics, and swimming.
In swimming, Vietnam sent two young athletes, Nguyen Thuy Hienand Pham Thi Van, to the final of the women's 100m freestyle.
Their seniors, Le Thu Thuy and Vo Thi My Tien, qualified forthe women's 400m freestyle. Nguyen Quang Thuan and Tran Hung Nguyen willcompete in the men's 400m individual medley final.
Nguyen Huu Kim Son and defending Nguyen Huy Hoang receivedbyes to compete in the men's 1.500m freestyle in the evening.
In athletics, Ngan Ngoc Nghia will be present in the men's 200m, while newbies Tran Thi Yen Nhi and Kha Thanh Trucwill run in the women's 200m.
Also, Vietnam's hope for medals in the triathloncollapsed in the morning.
Both men's and women's representatives, Lam Quang Nhat andNguyen Thi Kim Cuong, could not finish their race.
Nhat quit when he was in the running stage because ofexhaustion, while Cuong was ruled out by an injury during cycling.
After a medical check, boxer Nguyen Thi Tam announced badnews for supporters. She had a torn ligament of the left knee and now faces along spell out of the ring.
The world silver medalist was expected to win SEA Gamesgold three times in a row, lost via technical knock-out in her first matchagainst Jutamas Jitpong of Thailand in the women's 54kg after suffering herinjury.
The injury might prevent her from participating in theSeptember Asian Games in China and qualifications for the Paris Olympics./.
Vietnam trounced Myanmar 3-1 in their second Group A match in the 32nd SEA Games women’s football event in Cambodia on May 6, topping Group A after two wins.
Vietnamese athletes won a total of nine gold, seven silver and five bronze medals on May 7 – the second official competition day of the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia.
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.
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Vietnam's Vovinam team has one silver medal at SEA Games 32 (Photo: VNA) 
