Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang won a silver medal at the men’s 1,500m freestyle event on August 24 at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 in Indonesia. Finishing at 15:01.63, Hoang lost the gold medal to his Chinese rival Sun Yang who completed the race at 14:58.53. Overall, Hoang remains the most successful swimmer of Vietnam at ASIAD 2018. Previously on August 22, he bagged a bronze medal in the men’s 800m freestyle event. Also on August 24, Duong Thi Thanh Minh brought home a bronze medal in the women’s Ne-waza Ju-Jitsu 49kg event. This is the first time Vietnam has earned a medal in a Ju-Jitsu event, as well as the first time this sport is included in ASIAD. The medal also marks the first major success from Minh, who used to be a Judo athlete. According to head coach of the Vietnamese Ju-Jitsu team Bui Dinh Tien, the sport is not new to the world, but has only been freshly introduced … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2018: Vietnam wins more silver and bronze medals
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PM agrees Ha Noi to host SEA Games 31, Para Games 11
Illustration photo The PM has assigned the Party Committee of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) to report to the Politburo this month for permission before sending an official notice to the SEA Games Federation. After the Politburo agrees in principle, Ha Noi’s People’s Committee will closely coordinate with the MCST and relevant ministries, agencies and localities to set up a plan on the organization of SEA Games 31 and Para Games 11 in a thrifty, safe, effective and successful manner. According to the alternative order, Cambodia will organize the SEA Games 31 by 2021 and Viet Nam will host the SEA Games by 2023. However, Cambodia suggested and was approved by the South East Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) to chair the SEA Games 32 by 2023. The SEAGF sent a letter to Viet Nam to announce that the SEAGF will grant Viet Nam the right to host the SEA Games 31 by 2021. Based on the opinion … [Read more...] about PM agrees Ha Noi to host SEA Games 31, Para Games 11
VFF extends contract with German Jurgen Gede
Juergen Gede. — Photo zing.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) has awarded German technical director Juergen Gede a two-year extension to his contract. The 62-year-old started working with Việt Nam in August 2016 with the task of raising the quality of football in the country and developing the youth teams. During his time, Gede has helped the country secure a place at the FIFA U20 World Cup 2018. He is considered a silent hero following the success of the U23 team at the AFC U23 Championship held in China in January, where Việt Nam finished runners-up for the first time in history. Gede will continue to travel with Vietnamese teams to important events such as the Asian Games 2018, AFF Cup 2018 and Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019. Gede entered football at the Schalke 04 training centre in 1970. He became a player at the club from 1975 to 1977 before moving to Preussen Munster and Fortuna Cologne. He … [Read more...] about VFF extends contract with German Jurgen Gede
Promoting to mobilize for hosting ASIAD 18 in 2019
Cinet) – Recently, the MOCST and General Department of Sports and Physical Training has had a session aiming at hosting ASIAD 18 in 2019, one of the most important plan of Vietnam Sports in 2011- 2020 periods. In the meeting, leader of General Department of Sports and Physical Training reported the plan on mobilizing for hosting ASIAD 18 in 2019, including some advantages and disadvantages in the process of the mobilization and preparation. In recent times, Vietnam has hosted and organized some great events such as SEA Games 22, Asian Indoor Games III and other events. Therefore, Vietnam is a nation that has many experiences for organizing the great events and hosting ASIAD 18 in 2019. If Vietnam participates in ASIAD 18, Vietnam’s sports will have a good opportunity for propagandizing Vietnam pictures to international friends. Also in the meeting, General Department of Sports and Physical Training gave a plan for hosting the ASIAD in 2019 with some games such as … [Read more...] about Promoting to mobilize for hosting ASIAD 18 in 2019
Vietnam organizes spectacular games over 16 years
Vietnam has been and is going to flex its muscles to set up a rare record in 16 years: holding a large-scale sports games with huge funds in over two years on average. Nine years have passed since the 22nd Southeast Asia Games but the sport sector seems to be still living in the lightheaded feeling of the days when the country joyfully embarked on preparation for the event; world-class sports works were built; exciting competitions held in the cities of Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Ninh Binh, Ho Chi Minh City,etc. Since then, consecutive sports games have been and are being organized in Vietnam with dizzying speed. From 2003 to 2019 - the time for Vietnam to host the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD), up to seven major sports games with huge funds will take place in the country. They include: the 22nd SEA Games (2003), the Asian Indoor Games (2009), the 6th National Sports Congress in Da Nang (2010), the 7th National Sports Games in Nam Dinh (2014), the Asian Beach Games (2016), the 8th … [Read more...] about Vietnam organizes spectacular games over 16 years
Vietnam – one of 4 candidates hosting ASIAD 2019
(Cinet) - According to Olympic Council of Asian (OCA), there are 4 nations and territories to participate into hosting the ASIAD in 2019 including Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the OCA, there are 7 nations and territories to participate into registering into the 18th ASIAD in 2019. However, due to some reasons, Hong Kong, Malaysia and India withdrew. On a road of hosting the ASIAD 2019, Vietnam Sports has been set for a long time. It is one of some great purposes of Vietnam Sports Development Strategy in 2011-2020 periods. In the past years, Vietnam hosted some sports events in international and regional level such as SEA Games 22 in 2003 and ASIAN Indoor Games III in 2009. However, compared to two tournaments, the ASIAD is a great tourney, which marks an important tournament. Therefore, some targets for hosting the ASIAD requires some affords and decisions for some cadres, especially the MOCST. As known, the session of the OCA took place … [Read more...] about Vietnam – one of 4 candidates hosting ASIAD 2019
ASIAD 2019 be hosted in Vietnam
(Cinet)- According to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Hanoi has been chosen as the host city for the 2019 Asian Games. Forty-four National Olympic Committees (NOCs) voted to choose the host city with Vietnam winning the bid to take the Asian Games to the country for the first time. India, which is preparing for NOC elections later this month, missed the vote. Hanoi, Vietnamese capital, which hosted the 2003 Southeast Asian Games and the 2009 Asian Indoor Games, beat Indonesia's Surabaya for the right to stage the 18th edition of the event. The OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah announced the result at the governing body's general assembly in Macau without revealing details of the voting. The country overcame bids from Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who were deemed to be the strong candidates to organise the continent’s biggest sporting event. Vietnam has already ratified plans for new infrastructure projects aimed at introducing a new face in time … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2019 be hosted in Vietnam
No plan for SEA Games 2013 for Vietnam
The Department of Sports and Physical Training chief Vuong Bich Thang has requested the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to submit to the government a scheme to host the Asian Games 2019, the Asian Beach Games 2012 and the Southeast Asian Games 2013. Hoang Vinh Giang, secretary general of the Vietnam Olympic Committee, also proposed the ministry submit to the government that scheme. Giang said that at the suggestion of the Asian Olympic Committee, it is a great opportunity for Vietnam to host the Asian Games 2019 (Asiad). The deadline for submitting an application is March 31. The Asian Beach Games 2010 is said to be a chance for Vietnam to develop beach sports that are included in Olympic Games, particularly yacht racing. It is also a good opportunity to develop tourism and advertise Vietnamese culture. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said that the ministry would submit to the government for approval a scheme to host the … [Read more...] about No plan for SEA Games 2013 for Vietnam
Cambodia will mobilize to host SEA Games 2019
(Cinet) – On March 22, the leaders of the Cambodia sports have informed that Cambodia would submit to the Southeast Asian Games for hosting the 30th regional event in 2019. Although Cambodia is one of the first countries of the establishment for SEA Games, the nation has never hosted to organize the event. Recently, in the meeting in Bali, Indonesia, the leaders of the Cambodia sports has stated that Cambodia would submit to the Southeast Asian Games for hosting SEA Games 30 in 2019. A chairman of the Olympic Games, Mr. Richie Garcia said that all regional countries in the region are ready for supporting Cambodia to organize SEA Games 2019. As planed, 26th SEA Games in 2011 is organized in Indonesia. Next, Myanmar, Singapore and Malaysia will be 2013, 2015 and 2017 respectively. Besides Cambodia, Vietnam will try to mobilize to host 2019 SEA Games. Up to now, the top position for hosting SEA Games is Thailand (6 times), Malaysia (5 times), Singapore and Philippines (3 … [Read more...] about Cambodia will mobilize to host SEA Games 2019
Seminar relates to technology to mobilize for hosting ASIAD 2019
(Cinet)– On October 31, leader of Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC) has had an exchanging meeting with some representatives for the VTV and the VNPT to mobilize for hosting the ASIAD 18 in 2019. On behalf of the Mobilizing Board of the ASIAD 18, 2019, Mr. Hoang Vinh Giang showed some requirements about television and technology of the Asian Olympic Committee, especially some relevant issues to produce a program. The VTV said that the VTV will change to catch up with a television development in the world. As planned, the VTV3 will broadcast in HD screen. Up to 2019, some channels will broadcast on HD according to a requirement of the OCA. About the VNPT, some sectors co-associates to build and manage technology system in SEA Games 2003, the AIG 2009 affirming to meet some demands of the OCA to host the ASIAD 18 in 2019. The VNPT also give some new notices to give a success of the VINASAT – 2. … [Read more...] about Seminar relates to technology to mobilize for hosting ASIAD 2019