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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Pham Van Mach to attend Asian bodybuilding competition next month
Pham Van Mach competing in the SEA Games 31 last month. He will take part in the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in mid-July in Maldives. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - SEA Games champion Pham Van Mach is targeting a gold medal in his return to the 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship next month in the Maldives. Mach is one of the best bodybuilder s in Vietnam, competing in the men's 55kg category and having won several national championships. The An Giang province-born athlete grabbed five world championship gold medals in 2001, 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2017. He also triumphed in the continental competition eight times, taking seven titles in a row from 2004 to 2012, and another in 2014. At last month's SEA Games 31, the 46-year-old athlete overcame all other rivals to secure his second Games gold. The title was a strong push for him to train hard in preparing for the Asian event on July 15-21. A total of 51 events will be … [Read more...] about Pham Van Mach to attend Asian bodybuilding competition next month
Naval Region 4 honors outstanding Youth Union’s cadres and members
At the event, delegates reported on outstanding achievements gained by Naval Region 4 in Youth Union activities and youth movements in the 2017-2022 period. Meanwhile, the region commended exemplary individuals and presented certificates of merit to 27 outstanding Youth Union’s cadres and members. After the honoring ceremony, delegates offered incense at Gac Ma Memorial Site in Cam Hai Dong commune, Cam Lam district, Khanh Hoa province in tribute to fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives to safeguard national sovereignty over sea and islands, and at the Stele in dedication to 64 heroic martyrs who died to protect Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef, part of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, on March 14, 1988. It was a meaningful activity to multiply examples in the whole unit. In a solemn atmosphere, Youth Union’s cadres and members vowed to heighten their responsibilities, devote themselves to serving the country, be absolutely faithful to the Fatherland, the Party, and the … [Read more...] about Naval Region 4 honors outstanding Youth Union’s cadres and members