Vietnam's taekwondo team pose after finishing the Roma 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese athletes won three medals, including one gold, one silver and one bronze, at the Roma 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix, which closed in Italy on June 9. The gold medal went to the poomsae (performance) team comprising of Chau Tuyet Van, Nguyen Thi Le Kim, Nguyen Thien Phung, Le Thanh Trung and Hua Van Huy in the freestyle mixed team over-17. Nguyen Dinh Khoi then took the silver medal in the men’s individual free style over-17. He was second behind Lin Yu-han of Chinese Taipei, while Jeordan Dominguez of the Philippines was third. Truong Thi Kim Tuyen secured the bronze in the kyorugi (combat) event. She shared third place in the women’s U49kg category with Japan's Miyu Yamada after they both lost in the semi-finals. The category winner was Elizaveta Ryadninskaya of Russia while Sim Jae-young from the Republic … [Read more...] about Taekwondo athletes secure medals at World Grand Prix in Italy
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Vietnam wins three golds at Asian Grand Prix Series
Quach Thi Lan (centre) won two golds in the women's 400m at the Asian Grand Prix Series in China (Photo: 24h.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese athletes arrived home on June 9 after winning three gold medals at the Asian Athletics Association Grand Prix Series in Chongqing, China. Quach Thi Lan pocketed two golds in two different legs of the women’s 400m event. She finished first in the second leg event with a time of 52.26 seconds on June 7. Mikhina Elina of Kazakhstan came second with 52.47 seconds and Ramanayaka Nadeesha from Sri Lanka was third, running 53.18 seconds. In the first leg on June 4, Lan secured the gold medal with a result of 52.63 seconds. Her teammate Bui Thi Thu Thao earned the second gold for Vietnam in the women’s long jump. She managed a 6.32m jump. Gong Luying of China took silver while Yue Ya Xin of the hosts got a bronze. In the first leg, Thao achieved a bronze medal. In addition, Vietnam also won three bronze medals in the men’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins three golds at Asian Grand Prix Series
Single-day F1 Vietnam Grand Prix ticket now for sale
The Hanoitimes - F1 fans are looking forward to single day tickets as it is possible to choose date and offer suitable to their financial capacities. Hanoi starts building F1 race circuit with unique design Rock with F1 racing demonstration in Hanoi tonight Single-day tickets have been launched for sale on the official website (www.f1vietnamgp.com) of Formula One (F1) Vietnam Grand Prix, which is slated to kick off in April 2020 in the host city of Hanoi, local media reported. A F1 car performed on the street of Hanoi in the kick-off event. Photo: Nguyen Khanh F1 fans are looking forward to this type of ticket because it is possible to choose date and offer suitable to their financial capacities. The one-day ticket is considered an opportunity for all sports fans to rock with F1 racing show in Hanoi. Fans can choose one in three days (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) that best suits their needs. Accordingly, the single day ticket for high-end stands (near the … [Read more...] about Single-day F1 Vietnam Grand Prix ticket now for sale
New F1 grand prix can tap into Vietnam ‘passion’ for racing: Todt
The Vietnamese capital will get its first taste of the high-octane glitz and glamour of Formula One when it hosts its first grand prix from April next year as the sport bids to tap into new markets in the region. Todt said he hoped Vietnamese fans seeing the likes of five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel battling wheel-to-wheel on the streets of Hanoi would lead to an explosion of in interest in racing of all kinds in football-mad Vietnam. "It's... fantastic for the development of the motorsport in Vietnam and in the region," Todt, who president of motorsport's world governing body the FIA, told reporters Wednesday at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new street circuit in Hanoi. "I really hope that soon here will also be facilities to host cart racing, drifting racing," he added. Todt hopes the event will breed a new generation of Vietnamese drivers. "You have young people, talented with a passion for motorsports, that's why I think it's very important to … [Read more...] about New F1 grand prix can tap into Vietnam ‘passion’ for racing: Todt
Vietnam’s Grand Prix must be financially sustainable
Hoàng Anh My first experience with a Grand Prix was back in 2008 when I was a student in Montreal, Canada. The Canadian Grand Pix took place in June with it came a real summer festive atmosphere. Long before the race even began, the parties took place in downtown with race cars parading on Montreal’s old streets with thousands of tourists flocking to the city for the attraction. The Formula One race is said to be an unforgettable experience: the crowd, the cars, the heat and the sound of tires. Never had I imagined that ten years later there would be a plan in place to bring the F1 race to my hometown Hà Nội. I have been watching the developments in suspense, not knowing for sure it will become a reality until it was officially confirmed on Wednesday. A 5.565km track is to be set up in the area of Mỹ Đình sport complex. There was talk that the race may take place in downtown, near the Old Quarter and many of the city’s relic sites and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Grand Prix must be financially sustainable