Women’s national team poised for good year (04-02-2009) HA NOI — The national women’s wrestling team is gearing up to take top places at continental tournaments this year, according to the team’s training board. To achieve this, young athletes born between 1990 and 1991 will be head-hunted and brought together after the Tet holidays, said head of the wrestling team, Nguyen The Long. Dang Thi Van, Nguyen Thi Hai Yen, Luong Thi Quyen and Pham Thi Hue are hot favourites in the 48kg, 55kg, and 59kg categories. The athletes will be trained by experienced domestic coaches including Le Van Suc and Pham Van Ty, a well-renowned coach. He previously worked in Ha Noi for many years and trained top athletes like Trang and Giang. Although the team’s budget is limited, the team still plans to train in China for a short time and to compete in several international tournaments. Japan, South Korea, China and Mongolia are the toughest rivals at continental level, Long said. … [Read more...] about Women’s national team poised for good year
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VN women football team to face China in qualifier
VN to face China in qualifier Viet Nam's women football team will play China in the opener of the Brazil Olympics' third qualification round on February 29, in Osaka, Japan. The match in the Group A will be organised at the Yanmar Nagai. Viet Nam, who is the World No 29 lost all 10 matches against World No 14 China in the past. In the second match, on March 2, Viet Nam will play Australia. Their next match will be versus North Korea two days later, followed by games with the host on March 7 and South Korea on March 9. Tri loses national event opener Champion Lam Quang Tri failed to defend his title at the National Top Players' Tennis Tournament in HCM City after he withdrew yesterday (Dec 21) because of injury. Host athlete Tri lost the first set 6-7 (3) to younger rival Vu Aterm of Binh Duong and drew 4-4 in the second set before asking for retirement. In the second match of the Group B, youngster Nguyen Van Phuong could not create another bang after losing easily 4-6, 5-7 to … [Read more...] about VN women football team to face China in qualifier
VN national team to have friendlies with Czech teams
VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam national women’s football team will have three friendly matches with leading teams during their training session in the Czech Republic, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation.The Viet Nam national women’s football team. The team, who were in Prague yesterday (July 5), will meet AC Sparta Prague on July 15, FC Viktoria Plzen on July 17 and face FC Dukla Prague two days later.AC Sparta Prague have won the national league more than 30 times. FC Viktoria Plzen have triumphed in the Czech First League four times, while Dukla Prague won the Czech First League in 2011 and ranked sixth in the 2014-2015 football season.The training session is to prepare for the AFF Women’s Football Championships in Mandalay, Myanmar from July 26 to August 4. Viet Nam hopes to win this event’s title.“This is the first time the women’s team have been trained in Europe. I hope the team will raise their physical strength and … [Read more...] about VN national team to have friendlies with Czech teams
Bac Giang hosts national team chess championships 2016
(CPV) - From June 19th-28th, the national team chess championships 2016 took place in Northern Bac Giang province. The tour lured nearly 200 players from 18 delegations, including Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Kien Giang, Lam Dong, Dong Thap, Ben Tre, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Dinh, Nghe An, Hanoi, Hai Phong city, Ho Chi Minh city, Da Nang city, Can Tho city and the Military. Fans had chance to see famous players like Dao Thien Hai, Nguyen Anh Dung, Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son, and Nguyen Thi Mai Hung. Chess players competed in the three categories of men’s team, women’s team and mixed, for fast, standard and blitz events, following 9 rounds in the Swiss system and using Swiss-manager drawing program. This annual journey aims to evaluate the professional skills of players, as well as create a practical forum for them to exchange and gain more experience, thus identifying the best players for the national squad to play in the upcoming tours in the regional … [Read more...] about Bac Giang hosts national team chess championships 2016
2nd national team badminton championship 2016 opened in Bac Ninh
(CPV) - As part of activities to welcome the success of the election of deputies to the 14th NA and People's Council at all levels for the 2016-2021 term, the 2nd national team badminton championship 2016 (Li-Ning Cup) opened in Northern Bac Ninh province on May 24th. The event lured nearly 100 athletes from Ho Chi Minh city, Dong Nai, Thai Binh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Bac Giang, the host Bac Ninh, Public Security, and the Military. Competitors will play in a round-robin format, seeking the best teams for the final round. Fans have the chance to witness exciting performances from strong players such as Nguyen Tien Minh, Pham Cao Cuong from Ho Chi Minh city team; Do Tuan Duc, Pham Nhu Thao from Hanoi city; and Vu Thi Trang from Bac Giang province. Men’s and women’s team matches in Group A opened the tour. The tour will wrap up on May 31st./. BTA … [Read more...] about 2nd national team badminton championship 2016 opened in Bac Ninh