The bus departed at 10 a.m., taking them to the Hanoi Opera House, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Temple of Literature. Pairoj Archarungroj, the team head, expressed joy at returning to Hanoi and said he is impressed by its beautiful streets and modern skyscrapers. "I miss Hanoi cuisine such as pho . This trip is an interesting experience after days of intense training and competition." After the games, he plans to travel to Da Nang with his family. Head coach Veeras Na Nongkhai said this was his first time in Hanoi and was surprised that life seemed to have returned to normal after Covid-19. "Hanoi's streets are full of green trees and clean and beautiful, the weather is cool. Tourist attractions and streets we passed by were crowded. What positive energy!" Team member Jirasak Pakbuangoen thanked hosts Vietnam for their welcome and friendliness. Hanoi is offering free tours of the … [Read more...] about Thai sepak takraw team go on Hanoi tour
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Train-electric bike collision kills one boy, injures another in Hanoi
A train hit two teenage students riding an electric bicycle when they were crossing the railway in Hanoi on Friday afternoon, killing one of them and injuring the other. A representative of Ngoc Hoi Gas Station under the Vietnam Railways Corporation said later on the same afternoon that functional forces are clarifying the cause of the collision between the SE5 train, which was traveling from Hanoi to north-central Nghe An Province, and the two students’ electric bike at 1:55 pm. While the boys were crossing a railway section in parallel with Ngoc Hoi Street in Thanh Tri District, Hanoi on their way to school, the train hit and knocked them about 20 meters away, according to the representative. The electric bicycle was badly damaged while one student died on the spot and the other was seriously injured and was taken to hospital. Both of the boys were born in 2008 and are students of Van Dien Town Middle School in Thanh Tri District. The crossing they traveled on was … [Read more...] about Train-electric bike collision kills one boy, injures another in Hanoi
Exhibition encourages female competitions at SEA Games 31
Foreign visitors admire photos about Vietnamese female athletes being displayed at the "Aspiration to Shine" exhibition. VNS Photo Đoàn Tùng HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Women's Museum is opening a photo exhibition themed "Aspiration to Shine" to promote and encourage Việt Nam's female athletes to bring new triumphs to Vietnamese sports at the ongoing SEA Games 31. The exhibition features about 60 photographs of elite female athletes from all walks of life, including those with impairments are displayed at the exhibition. "The journey to a professional sports career and reaching the pinnacle of glory is challenging for ordinary people, but for female athletes, especially athletes with disabilities, it is many times more difficult," said Nguyễn Thị Tuyết, deputy director of the museum. The exhibition includes three themes. The first, "On the Top of Glory", depicts the athletes' arduous trip on the training field, followed by their elation upon stepping onto the winner's … [Read more...] about Exhibition encourages female competitions at SEA Games 31
Marriage proposals to ‘Magician’: 5 SEA Games moments
AFP Sport picks out five memorable moments: Rock-star treatment Efren Reyes of the Philippines was given the kind of reception usually more associated with rock stars than aging pool players. Vietnamese cueist Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu (R) takes a selfie with Efren Reyes after their SEA Games match in Hanoi, May 18, 2022. Photo by Giang Huy With more than 100 professional titles to his name in a career spanning over four decades, the 67-year-old was mobbed by young fans eager to get a closer look and a selfie whenever their hero showed up. Despite bowing out early from one event, hundreds of fans still chased the veteran player known as the 'Magician' as he left the building under a heavy security escort. "I love you!" they shouted as he waved regally from a bus. He left the Games with one bronze. Faster than Bolt Thai teenager Puripol Boonson blitzed the field in the men's 100m and 200m to underline his status as a possible global sprint star of the future. … [Read more...] about Marriage proposals to ‘Magician’: 5 SEA Games moments