National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presents gifts to the team's members at the meeting (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has complimented Vietnam’s U23 football team – the runner-up of the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship (AFC), on their excellent performance and historical achievements at the continental sport event. During a meeting with the team in Hanoi on January 29, Ngan said she is proud of the national spirit and will that the players showed during the tournament, adding that they have won trust and love of many football lovers in Vietnam and around the world. She praised the players for their efforts to overcome difficulties in their life as we as in training to reach the success. The team made miracles, touching the hearts of all Vietnamese people, she stressed. She highlighted the players’ will and fair-play sport spirit at the tournament, saying that U23 … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman praises U23 Vietnam
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January 22-28: Vietnam come second at AFC U23 Championship
Vietnam finish runners-up at AFC U23 Championship Vietnam were the runners-up at the AFC U23 Championship after losing 12 -1 after extra-time to Uzbekistan in the final match in Changzhou, China on January 27. From a corner-kick by Dostonbek Khamdamov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov scored the first goal with a header in the eighth minute. With five official minutes left to go in the first half, Vietnam were awarded a free-kick right outside the penalty box after Cong Phuong was fouled by Dostonbek Tursunov, and midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai scored an equaliser for Vietnam. However, Andrey Sidorov scored the second goal for Uzbekistan in the last minute of extra time. With their outstanding performance, U23 Vietnam team received the first class Labour Order; while head coach Park Hang-seo, midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai and goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung were awarded third class Labour Orders. Prime Minister attends ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit ASEAN and Indian leaders Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan … [Read more...] about January 22-28: Vietnam come second at AFC U23 Championship
Crowds line 30km of streets to welcome Vietnam’s U23 football heroes home
Despite a heart-breaking last-minute defeat to Uzbekistan in the final of the AFC U23 Championship on Saturday, the Vietnamese team has returned home to a jubilant reception. Hailed as national heroes, South Korean coach Park Hang-seo's team made history at the tournament with thrilling victories over regional powerhouses Australia, Iraq and Qatar. It was the first time a Vietnamese national team has made it to the final of a continental championship, attracting attention from global football fans. Thousands of supporters flocked to the streets from Noi Bai Airport to the city center to greet the team bus. Vietnam's U23 football team arrives at Noi Bai International Airport. Pictured here are coach Park Hang-seo who comes out first and captain Luong Xuan Truong in blue shirt. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh Coach Park Hang-seo waves as he descends from the plane at Noi Bai International Airport. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh Vietnam's best goal scorer at the AFC … [Read more...] about Crowds line 30km of streets to welcome Vietnam’s U23 football heroes home
Foreign “sports missionaries” make their mark in Vietnam
The growing popularity of foreign sports, such as hockey and rugby, in Vietnam began with foreigners who have made it their passion to feed the country’s athletic appetite.James Chew, a Singaporean businessman credited with introducing hockey to Vietnam is just one of these athletes. Chew began working in the country ten years ago but refused to leave his love for hockey behind in Singapore.In 2007, he hosted the first Hockey Festival in Vietnam, growing the event over the past ten years to include 400 participants and an audience of several hundred. “Apart from family and work, hockey is also my life,” said Chew. “I used to be a professional hockey player in Singapore,” he added. Not only does he focus on recruiting players to the sport, Chew also covers equipment and pitch rental fees.“Vietnamese people don’t know much about hockey. I have to build everything from the ground up.”Chew’s dedication to promoting … [Read more...] about Foreign “sports missionaries” make their mark in Vietnam
Foreign “sports missionaries” make their mark in Vietnam
The growing popularity of foreign sports, such as hockey and rugby, in Vietnam began with foreigners who have made it their passion to feed the country’s athletic appetite. James Chew, a Singaporean businessman credited with introducing hockey to Vietnam is just one of these athletes. Chew began working in the country ten years ago but refused to leave his love for hockey behind in Singapore. In 2007, he hosted the first Hockey Festival in Vietnam, growing the event over the past ten years to include 400 participants and an audience of several hundred. “Apart from family and work, hockey is also my life,” said Chew. “I used to be a professional hockey player in Singapore,” he added. Not only does he focus on recruiting players to the sport, Chew also covers equipment and pitch rental fees. “Vietnamese people don’t know much about hockey. I have to build everything from the ground up.” Chew’s dedication to … [Read more...] about Foreign “sports missionaries” make their mark in Vietnam
Some suggestions for the development of Sports and Physical Training in Vietnam
(Cinet)- Nowadays, an effective development of sports and physical training in 2020 period is not only a task for an industry of Sports and Physical Training but also a contribution of many ministries and agencies. Mr. Pham Thanh Cam, vice- head of Department of Social Issues, Central Propaganda Department has had writing about some orientations in terms of sports and physical training in the up-coming time. - Implementing Direction 17-CT/TW of the Party Central Committee Secretariat on developing sports and physical training up to 2020; summarizing the Direction in each agency, sector and locality; developing a result of the campaign of “ All people exercise to follow the example of Ho’s Uncle” in association with a campaign of “ All people unites in building a cultural life. - Promoting an education about politics and a job morality for cadres in the fields of sports and physical training; an education about athletes, coaches for sports and paying … [Read more...] about Some suggestions for the development of Sports and Physical Training in Vietnam
A course for coach to increase FIFA 2012
(Cinet) - On September 03-12 in Vietnam Young Football Training Center, Vietnam Football Federation and the FIFA organizes a training course to increase a quality of the FIFA in 2012. The training course consists of 25 members from some professional football clubs in a domestic country. It is a course to increase more competitives to organize and manage some coaches with a purpose of training and increasing some professional qualities for some coaches in some tourneys. Through that, the training course can increase a system of professional football. In 10 days to participate, some members will be taught by a lecturer Stephen Coutaintine (Britain) to support some knowledge, approaches and skills in a competition. Besides, some healthy issues have concerned to ensure a healthy life for some athletes in a textbook. Some students can update some relevant knowledge of a new law of FIFA, some professional regulations… Closing the training course, some members will take part into a … [Read more...] about A course for coach to increase FIFA 2012
Vovinam spreading Vietnam martial arts spirit abroad
Vietnam’s martial arts Vovinam continues to win the hearts of more people and officials across the world thanks to its eye-catching performance and sportsmanship spirit. In over 40 countries and territories across five continents where the sport is practiced, Vovinam commands both the respect of and support from local authorities who embrace its martial art philosophy of courage, tenacity, fairness, modesty and tolerance. Above all, they see its emphasis on the cultivation of morality and the way of applying its techniques as a positive force for shaping the students' character. To mark the recent official inclusion of the sports in the 26th SEA Games in November this year in Indonesia, World Vovinam Federation (WVF) general secretary Vo Danh Hai recalled stories of the love of the sports by local people in many countries he has visited for teaching. Ozoir-la-Ferrière, a little town of the northern province Seine-et-Marne in France just 30km from Paris, always sticks out … [Read more...] about Vovinam spreading Vietnam martial arts spirit abroad
The kid-loving champion of Asia? Vietnam! Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
We all know that people in developing countries tend to have a shorter view of the future than others – a tendency to live for today and enjoy the simple things in life. People expect less and worry less, content to savour the good moments and cope with the tough deals that life brings when they pop up. In most cases they don’t have a choice but to cope because opportunities to progress up the chain aren’t available to many.We also know that children get extra special love and attention in societies where families have less. Family bonds are stronger – they have to be because everyone counts on each other to row the boat together in the same direction – that’s how they manage to survive. Families can’t afford to split apart in different directions with each seeking their own future wherever they choose – at least most families, that is.Most parents aren’t fretting over buying that next fancy pair of running shoes for their kid, or … [Read more...] about The kid-loving champion of Asia? Vietnam! Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
The kid-loving champion of Asia? Vietnam!
We all know that people in developing countries tend to have a shorter view of the future than others – a tendency to live for today and enjoy the simple things in life. People expect less and worry less, content to savour the good moments and cope with the tough deals that life brings when they pop up. In most cases they don’t have a choice but to cope because opportunities to progress up the chain aren’t available to many.We also know that children get extra special love and attention in societies where families have less. Family bonds are stronger – they have to be because everyone counts on each other to row the boat together in the same direction – that’s how they manage to survive. Families can’t afford to split apart in different directions with each seeking their own future wherever they choose – at least most families, that is.Most parents aren’t fretting over buying that next fancy pair of running shoes for their kid, or … [Read more...] about The kid-loving champion of Asia? Vietnam!