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- Swimming: seven events of SEA Games 31 swimming will take place today, with the qualifiers in the morning and the finals in the afternoon. - Athletics: finals of events like hammer throw, pole vault, javelin throw, triple jump, 200 m and 1,500 m will take place. - Triathlon: the final of the men’s singles event of triathlon will take place in the morning. - Golf event continues with the second round for both men and women. - Wushu: six events will start at 9 a.m. - Tennis continues with the quarterfinals of men’s team and women’s team events. - Pencak silat continues with the quarterfinals of the match event. - Basketball: after completing the qualifiers, the semifinal and final will take place today. - Rowing continues with the finals of eight events. - Chess continues with the eighth round for men and women. - Fencing continues with the final of the women’s foil event. - Bodybuilding: the qualifiers, semifinals and finals of the men’s 80 kg and 85 kg will take … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam to compete in swimming, athletics finals Saturday

Nguyen Thi Oanh is the current forerunner of Vietnamese athletics. In SEA Games 2017, she clinched the double gold medal in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter distances and helped Vietnam dominate these categories ever since. In SEA Games 2019, she successfully defended her gold medals in these two events, and scored another in the 3,000-meter hurdle race. Overall, Oanh has won seven gold medals for Vietnam over three SEA Games. Nguyen Thi Oanh competes in the national athletics championship on Nov. 13, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Kim Hoa Nguyen Thi Huyen is another prominent name in athletics. In the most recent three SEA Games events, she won six individual and two team gold medals. Her favorite category is the 400-meter hurdles, in which she claimed gold in 2015, 2017 and 2019. With the same number of golds as Huyen, Dinh Phuong Thanh is the most decorated gymnast in Vietnam, with four golds in SEA Games 2015, two in 2017 and two in 2019. Behind Thanh is Le Thanh Tung, … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Meet the most prolific Vietnamese athletes

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+3 Time's up Vietnam won 2-0 against Timor Leste and secured a place in the semifinals and the top spot of group A with 10 points. 90' Three minutes are added to the second half. 87' Keeper Nguyen Van Toan saved a shot from Timor Leste forward. 82' Hung Dung dribbled down the left flank and passed it to Thanh Minh to score, but he was offside. 78' Vietnam put Nguyen Tien Linh in for Ly Cong Hoang Anh as the fourth substitution. 73' Third substitution for Vietnam as Huynh Cong Den left and captain Do Hung Dung came in. 68' Van Tung got another chance to shoot but it lacked power and couldn't beat keeper Junildo. 65' Vietnam scored the second It's another header goal for Vietnam and it's another assist … [Read more...] about Vietnam enter SEA Games 31 semifinals after Timor Leste win

Duong Thuy Vi performs in the jianshu event of SEA Games 31 in Hanoi on Friday. She is considered the golden girl of Vietnamese wushu, who often claims gold for Vietnam in SEA Games and Asian Games. Vi solidified herself as one of the most successful Vietnamese wushu athletes with two world titles, one Asian Games gold and six SEA Games gold, including two at the ongoing Games. Tran Thi Kieu Trang competes in the jianshu event. The girl from Quang Ninh Province said that she developed a passion for wushu after watching other athletes perform on TV. Wushu is a soft, hard and mixed martial art originated from China. Its events are performed using compulsory or individual routines. Before the performance, the athletes must first register for difficulty level A, B or C. In the freestyle event, the referee will give the score based on difficulty and the skill of the athletes. … [Read more...] about SEA Games: The beauty of Vietnamese wushu

The bodybuilding team of eight men and one woman were set to fly home from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi just as they should have been competing for medals. An official said the Philippines had not provided sufficient evidence that the athletes had done doping tests three weeks in advance. Lorelei Rose Pedrano Deloria, who should have been competing on Sunday in the mixed pairs, said that she and her team-mates' dreams had been shattered and they were "depressed" as a result. "We were super-excited about this (the Games). It was an opportunity to represent the country and bring honor to our country," the 29-year-old told AFP at their hotel. "We weren't able to compete. We weren't even able to step on the stage." The Filipino bodybuilders said they first learnt of the problem when they arrived in Hanoi on Wednesday, with the team desperately trying to find a way to save their Games. But Chetan Pathare, a technical delegate for the event, told AFP : "The doping … [Read more...] about ‘Depressed’ Filipino bodybuilders out of SEA Games over doping rules

A 2-2 with Cambodia caused Malaysia to lose the top group position to Thailand, who deafeated Laos 1-0 also on Monday to have nine points after four matches. Hosts Vietnam top Group A with 10 points. Thailand will play Indonesia in the other semifinal. Both matches will be played on Thursday. The match between Thailand and Indonesia will begin at 4 p.m. at Thien Truong Stadium in the northern Nam Dinh Province, and the match between Vietnam and Malaysia at 7 p.m. at Viet Tri Stadium in the northern Phu Tho Province. Vietnam beat Indonesia 3-0 in the final of the previous SEA Games in the Philippines to claim gold medal. The Vietnam match will be reported live on VnExpress International. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to play Malaysia in SEA Games football semifinal

Schooling finished first in the 100-meter butterfly and 4x100-meter men's relay. The Olympic gold medalist dedicated this victory to his father, who died in November 2021. "This win is for my father. After what happened yesterday, we had to leave everything behind us. I'm so grateful for my teammates, who have given me encouragement, or else my mind would have been upside down. This victory for me was easy because my teammates have done their job well," Schooling told VnExpress . On Saturday, Singapore finished first in the men's 4x100-meter freestyle after three minutes and 17.19 seconds, followed by Malaysia and Vietnam. However, the referee decided to cancel the result of Singapore and Malaysia because one of their swimmers had left his blocks early at a changeover, before being ushered away. A Singaporean referee had said then that Schooling took his turn before his teammate touched the finish line. This result put Vietnam first, while Singaporean media said the host was … [Read more...] about Singapore star swimmer Schooling counters failure to win SEA Games gold

Vietnam (right) got into the final with Singapore after beating Thailand 44-33 in the semifinals at My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena. The team of Vietnam in the final had Nguyen Tien Nhat, Nguyen Phuoc Den, Dang Tuan Anh and Tran Ut Ngoc, while Singapore had Han Elliot Yi Heng, Lee Samson Mun Hou, Lee Simon Renjie and Sito Jian Tong. In fencing events, the athletes wear white armors and use the right weapon for the right category. There are three choices of weapons: foil, épée and saber. In the armor there is a sensor chip that automatically calculates points each time a fencer is hit in the correct spot. In épée event, fencers attack each other and score using the tip of the weapon. With the support of home fans, Vietnam get ahead constantly, but Singapore showed fighting spirit and equalized quickly. When the official time was up, the score was 36-36 and "the golden hit" rule was … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam fencer loses to finishing blow from Singapore

As one of the 12 destinations chosen to host the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Hanoi will provide tourists with great experiences thanks to its rich culture and delicacies. The 31st SEA Games take place in the Vietnamese capital and 11 neighboring provinces and cities from May 12 to 23. Since the city hosts several sports, such as diving, swimming, e-sports, wushu, bowling, shooting, archery, and more, people have come there in droves this month. Here are the best choices while visiting Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake Hoan Kiem Lake is the most well-known tourist attraction in Hanoi, and it is a must-see for all visitors. The lake is tied with the legends of Kim Qui (the Golden Turtle God) and Le Loi, Vietnam's emperor and the founder of the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1789). According to mythology, Le Loi used a magical sword Kim Qui provided for him to fight the invading Chinese forces. The Turtle Tower in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen … [Read more...] about Hanoi attractions and cuisine not to be missed during 31st SEA Games

Thailand's Lucksika Kiathawornchai competes in the rhythmic gymnastics women's qualifications event during the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi on May 18, 2022. Vietnam’s Nguyen Vu Ha Phuong competes during the rhythmic gymnastics women qualifications event in the 31st SEA Games at Quan Ngua Sports Complex in Hanoi on May 18, 2022. Singapore’s Low Yu Yenn competes during the rhythmic gymnastics women qualifications event in the 31st SEA Games at Quan Ngua Sports Complex in Hanoi on May 18, 2022. Philillpines' Daniela Dela Pisa competes during the rhythmic gymnastics women qualifications event in the 31st SEA Games at Quan Ngua Sports Complex in Hanoi on May 18, 2022. Phillipines' Breanna Labadan competes in the rhythmic gymnastics women's qualifications event during the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi on May 18, 2022. Malaysia's Izzah Amzan competes in the rhythmic gymnastics women's qualifications event during the … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Female athletes compete in rhythmic gymnastics