Vietnamese both at home and abroad have closely followed the progress made by the squad, which triumphed the Southeast Asian Games for seven times and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women's Championship three times, the diplomat noted. Also at the meeting, Tran Quoc Tuan, Acting President of the Vietnam Football Federation, said the invitation reflects the French side’s high evaluation of the team and is a chance for the Vietnamese players to sharpened their skills and learn experience. Talking to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in France, head coach Mai Duc Chung said this is the first time the squad has received such a invitation from a strong team like France. Captain Huynh Nhu said the friendly match will be a big challenge for the team but they will try their best. As scheduled, the match will take place on July 1 following a three-day training of the Vietnamese players. The game between Vietnam and France is held just before the former’s participation in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s football squad warmly welcomed in Paris
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Vietnamese midfielder to face challenges in French club: pundit
"European clubs rarely notice Asian players. I have watched videos of Quang Hai and he seemed really talented. The main concern is how he will adapt to a new country, language and football environment. Physique and stamina are also disadvantages for him," Castets said. Castets created a website called 1959 (the establishing year of Pau FC) for the club and its supporters in 2008. He only learned about Hai through online videos but was impressed by his talent. Castets thinks Hai has what it takes to be a regular at Pau, and could be a replacement for Victor Lobry, the attacking midfielder that left the club this summer. "Lobry's level is too good for Pau and many bigger clubs want him, so we cannot keep him at the club anymore. Lobry played as an attacking midfielder and it seems like Quang Hai will fill in his place," Castets added. However, Quang Hai will have to face stiff competition in this position from other players at the club. Castets said Steeve Beusnard and Eddy … [Read more...] about Vietnamese midfielder to face challenges in French club: pundit
Vietnam star midfielder passes medical to join French club
According to Hai’s agent Nguyen Dac Van, the medical ended at 7:30 p.m. (Hanoi time) in the club’s headquarter in Pau District, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Province, about 800 km away from Paris. Hai met the basic medical requirements for a professional player, after taking blood, muscle, heart rate, leg strength, speed, endurance and magnetic resonance tests. His two-year contract, with the option of extension for another year with Pau FC, has been activated, making him the first Vietnamese player to sign for a professional club in France. "The first important part has been completed. I have officially become a member of Pau FC from this moment. I’m very happy and proud," Hai wrote on social media. Pau FC is a small club in France with a stadium that has a capacity of over 4,000. They also have the lowest salary budget in France’s second division Ligue 2, with a total of €2.93 million ($3.05 million) paid to the players last season. However, Hai said he is satisfied with his choice … [Read more...] about Vietnam star midfielder passes medical to join French club
Vietnamese athletes get off to winning start at World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Para Athletics Cao Ngọc Hùng poses with the scoreboard. Hùng secured a silver medal in the men's F57 javelin throw at the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Tunisia. Photo courtesy of the athlete HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam grabbed two silver and two bronze medals from the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Rades Stadium, Tunis, on June 27. Cao Ngọc Hùng finished second in the men's F57 javelin throw event. The Paralympian took his best result of 44.06m after six attempts. He was behind Muhammet Khalvandi of the hosts Tunisia, who threw 51.33m. Youssoupha Diouf of Senegal was in third with a 41.64m throw. Later, Hùng's wife Nguyễn Thị Hải claimed a bronze in the women's F56/57 shot put. Hải's six-attempt performance gave her 686 points for the third podium. "I have always tried my best to overcome challenges and difficulties. I believed that after all hard efforts, sweet results will come. And here, these are (successful) results of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese athletes get off to winning start at World Para Athletics Grand Prix