Gymnast Dinh Phuong Thanh wins a gold medal for Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VNA) – Vietnamese athletes brought home four more gold medals at the SEA Games 30 on December 5, helping the country maintain the second place on the medal tally. The gold medals were in Pencak Silat, fencing and swimming. Vietnam now has 31 gold, 35 silver and 41 bronze medals, second only to host Philippines which owns 63 golds, 45 silvers and 31 bronzes. Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Vuong Bich Thang said the gold medals are all anticipated and targeted by the coaches. The same day, two Vietnamese tennis players earned tickets to the men’s single final, who are Daniel Cao Nguyen and Ly Hoang Nam, which means both the gold and silver medals will go to Vietnam after the final match on December 6./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 30: Vietnam stays at second place on December 5
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Swimmer Huy Hoang smashes SEA Games record
Young Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang bagged a gold medal and broke the SEA Games record in the men’s 1,500m freestyle. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Young Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang bagged a gold medal and broke the SEA Games record in the men’s 1,500m freestyle of himself with a time of 14:58:14 on December 5. This is Hoang’s second record at the ongoing SEA Games 30 in the Philippines. He set a new record in the 400m freestyle and snatched the gold medal at the event on December 4. His teammate, Nguyen Huu Kim Son, added the bronze gold for the team in the 1,500m freestyle. Meanwhile, top swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien missed out on the gold medal to Singaporean Elena Petersen in the women’s 50m backstroke. Vien touched the wall at 29:64, just 24 percent of second behind her rival. In the men’s 50m butterfly, Le Nguyen Paul finished fourth, clocking in at 24:08. Earlier, fencer Nguyen Tien Nhat grabbed a gold medal as he easily beat … [Read more...] about Swimmer Huy Hoang smashes SEA Games record
30th SEA Games: Vietnam draw with Thailand to earn semifinal berth
Nguyen Tien Linh (No. 22) celebrates after scoring the leveling goal for Vietnam in the match against Thailand on December 5 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s U22s advanced to the semifinals of the 30th SEA Games men’s football after making a remarkable comeback draw against Thailand on December 5. Shortly after the match at Binan stadium in the Philippines began, Thailand scored two continuous goals at the fifth and 11th minutes. However, at the 15th minute, Nguyen Tien Linh of Vietnam broke through three Thai defenders in the box to head the ball in from a cross in the left wing. In the second half, Vietnam were awarded a penalty kick after Linh had been fouled inside the area. Although Huynh Tan Sinh’s penalty was denied by Nont Muangnam, Vietnam retook the kick as the Thai goalkeeper had moved in front of the line before Sinh touched the ball. This time, Linh made no mistake with his penalty, decisively driving the ball to his left to beat Muangnam … [Read more...] about 30th SEA Games: Vietnam draw with Thailand to earn semifinal berth
Vietnam U-22 send Thailand U-22 packing; four more golds for VN at SEA Games
Home Vietnam U-22 send Thailand U-22 packing; four more golds for VN at SEA Games By Vu Duc Thursday, Dec 5, 2019,19:24 (GMT+7) Vietnam U-22 send Thailand U-22 packing; four more golds for VN at SEA GamesBy Vu Duc Vietnam’s striker Nguyen Tien Linh celebrates scoring in the SEA Games final match in group stage against Thailand in the Philippines today, December 5 - Photo: VNA HCMC – The Vietnam U-22 football squad cruised through the semifinals in the SEA Games even though they suffered a shocking start in the final game in the group stage in the Philippines today, December 5. Vietnam came from behind in the first 11 minutes of the showdown to draw 2-2 with archrivals Thailand U-22. Vietnam played aggressively but Thailand put pressure on their opponents from the start. The Thais had some real scoring opportunities in the very first minutes and striker Supachai surprisingly opened the score for Thailand … [Read more...] about Vietnam U-22 send Thailand U-22 packing; four more golds for VN at SEA Games
Border troops respond to World Environment Day
Accordingly, the units participated in cleaning beaches, planting mangrove forests, dredging sewers, tidying up the living environment, and instructing local people to practice the civilized life style and more. Troops and local youths clean up the environment. The campaign of the border guard units saw the participation of members of various departments, Party committees and unions in localities as well as a good number of youths, students and local people. It is expected that 55,000 tons of waste will be collected for disposal and livestock cages of 500 households will be moved further away from home. These practical activities aim to raise public awareness of environmental protection and change behavior of fishermen in the coastal areas toward the marine environment while promoting their responsibility for cleaning the sea. Earlier, the units also launched the "Cleaning the sea" campaign on June 3 and 4. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Border troops respond to World Environment Day