The schedule for national league fixtures and other competitions will be adjusted for the Vietnamese men’s U22 team to have at least five weeks to prepare for SEA Games 30, which starts in late November. Announcing this, Vietnam Football Federation president Le Khanh Hai, said that V. League, the top professional football league in the country, will conclude its 2019 season on October 6 instead of the original date of October 26. With this rescheduling, V. League clubs will have to play one game per three days instead of the usual five days. Given the target of getting a gold medal at SEA Games 30, coach Park Hang-seo had requested a minimum period of five weeks for the team to prepare. He had made the request before the 2020 U23 AFC qualifiers, which Vietnam contested successfully, earning a ticket to the tournament next year. But preparation time is just one of the problems that Vietnam has to solve on the road as major tournaments near. In the U23 AFC qualifiers, Park and his … [Read more...] about SEA Games 2019: Park has got five weeks, but some players lack playing time
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Overage footballers have chance to shine at SEA Games
Nguyễn Công Phượng and players over 22 can compete at the coming SEA Games. — Photo saostar.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Men’s football teams at the South East Asian (SEA) Games 2019 will consist of 21 U22 players and two overage players, the organisers have announced. The majority of each squad at the biennial event in the Philippines this November will consist of players born on or after January 1, 1997, (22 years of age and below) and two born before this date. As a result, Vietnamese footballers like striker Nguyễn Công Phượng, midfielder Lương Xuân Trường, goalkeeper Đặng Văn Lâm who are 24 and 25, or even veteran Nguyễn Anh Đức, 33, could compete. South Korean coach Park Hang-seo’s team are aiming for their first ever gold medal at the tournament. — VNS … [Read more...] about Overage footballers have chance to shine at SEA Games
Lee Young-jin to lead VN U22 team at SEA Games
Main man: Lee Young-jin will coach the U22 team at the upcoming SEA Games. — Photo vff.org.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Assistant coach to Park Hang-seo Lee Young-jin will be in charge of the U22 team at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines in November, the Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) has announced. Lee has travelled with Park to all the national teams’ events since the South Korean took charge. The VFF considered carefully the decision in light of a busy schedule for this year: Việt Nam will compete in the U23 Asian qualifiers for 2020, the World Cup 2022 qualifiers and the SEA Games. In principle, Park will lead all the national teams to compete in the three events. However, because the World Cup 2022 qualifiers and the SEA Games are both in November, Park will delegate to get the most out of the two teams. Although Park doesn’t coach the U22 team directly, he will be advising Lee throughout the … [Read more...] about Lee Young-jin to lead VN U22 team at SEA Games
Assistant coach to lead Vietnam U22 at SEA Games 2019
February 24, 2019 | 01:27 pm GMT+7 Vietnam football coach Park Hang-seo and his assistant Lee Young-jin (R). Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong South Korean assistant coach of the men’s football team, Lee Young-jin, will lead Vietnam's U22 team at the SEA Games 2019. The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has accepted head coach Park Hang-seo’s recommendation in order to reduce the latter’s workload. Park said his assistant Lee has the "full ability and confidence" to take charge of the U22 team for the upcoming tournament held in Philippines in November. VFF’s decision will allow Park to focus on the national team that will compete in the World Cup 2022 qualification tournament. He will still work with the U22 team as an advisor during the training process. The federation has three main 2019 targets for Vietnamese football: qualify for AFC U23 2020 and World Cup 2022; and win SEA Games 30 this year. According to the contract with VFF, Park Hang-seo is … [Read more...] about Assistant coach to lead Vietnam U22 at SEA Games 2019
High hope for Vietnamese football at 30th SEA Games
The minister made the request on February 12 while visiting athletes and coaches at the Hanoi National Sport Training Centre as they returned for training after the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) festival. Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien speaks with athletes and coaches at the Hanoi National Sport Training Centre Lauding the athletes’ efforts, he voiced his hope that they would go on to achieve even more outstanding results in 2019. In particular, the sport sectors has been asked to give priority to improving results towards high achievements at the SEA Games 30 and qualifying rounds for the 2020 Olympics. Director of the training center Nguyen Manh Hung affirmed that national teams of various sports have been busy preparing for this year’s major events, aiming to deliver some of the best performances in Southeast Asia. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about High hope for Vietnamese football at 30th SEA Games
Việt Nam set sights on SEA Games gold in 2019
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s football team are aiming for SEA Games gold for the first time this year after their stunning success in 2018. The national team ended their 10-year title drought after taking the ASEAN Football Championship trophy last December. Their second title not only ignited the nation but also hope of winning the SEA Games after six decades. Việt Nam claimed gold in 1959 when the regional tournament was called the Southeast Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games, but since it changed to the SEA Games in 1977 the country’s best result has been runners-up. VFF General Secretary Lê Hoài Anh said: "We understand the orters’ dream of a SEA Games gold, especially after the outstanding performance of the U23s and the national team recently. We have good players and strong support. Now we just need to prepare well for the Games." Many football experts believe that it is time for the team to shine. "We should not set … [Read more...] about Việt Nam set sights on SEA Games gold in 2019
High hopes for Vietnamese football at 30th SEA Games
Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien speaks with athletes and coaches at the Hanoi National Sport Training Centre (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s national men’s and women’s football teams are expected to bring home gold medals in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30), which will take place in the Philippines later this year, said Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien. The minister made the request on February 12 while visiting athletes and coaches at the Hanoi National Sport Training Centre as they returned for training after the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) festival. Lauding the athletes’ efforts, he voiced his hope that they would go on to achieve even more outstanding results in 2019. In particular, the sport sectors has been asked to give priority to improving results towards high achievements at the SEA Games 30 and qualifying rounds for the 2020 Olympics. Director of the … [Read more...] about High hopes for Vietnamese football at 30th SEA Games
Kwiatkowski to become Vietnamese citizen for SEA Games
Thái Sơn Kwiatkowski is expected to compete at the 2019 SEA Games for the Vietnamese team. - Photo VTFViet Nam News HÀ NỘI – Tennis player Thái Sơn Kwiatkowski, ATP world rank 275, will become a naturalised Vietnamese citizen to take part in the Southeast Asian Games later this year. Kwiatkowski has a Vietnamese mother and a Polish-American father. The 1.88m American athlete is 23 years old. After winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s singles title in 2017, he received a wild card to take part in the US Open main draw. He lost 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 to 23rd seed Mischance Zverev in the first round. He collected two singles and three doubles titles in men’s futures events in 2016. Kwiatkowski took part in the Vietnam Open and was stopped in the semi-finals in early January. Speaking with reporters after the tournament, he said that despite being born and raised in the US he would … [Read more...] about Kwiatkowski to become Vietnamese citizen for SEA Games
A record of 56 sports organised at 30th SEA Games
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019 will feature a record of 56 sports, the Southeast Asian Games Federation Council stated during a recent meeting in Manila, the Philippines. The council has added 26 more sports to the initial list that was approved last May. However five of the confirmed sports – Kurash, e-sports, surfing, skateboarding and jujitsu are still awaiting final endorsement, including compliance with World Anti-Doping Code (WADA). If confirmed, e-sports will debut as an official sport at the coming cames for the first time. There will be six gold medals awarded for three gaming platforms -- two for console, two for PC and two for mobile. E-sports made its first appearance in the Asian Games in Indonesia months ago as a demonstration sport. The competitions at the 30th Games will be staged across four main venues – New Clark City Sports Complex, Subic, Manila and Tagaytay as the Philippines looks to host the biggest edition of the meet, … [Read more...] about A record of 56 sports organised at 30th SEA Games
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