Vietnam students come fourth at ASEAN Games
11:49, 2016/07/18
Vietnam finished in fourth position at the ASEAN University Games, following the final day of competition, on July 17 in Singapore.
Vietnam earned 23 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze medals, with most of the titles won from track-and-field competitions.
Nguyen Thi Oanh won her gold in the women’s 1,500m event, with a time of 4min 34.10sec.
Vietnam also finished first in the women’s 4x400m and men’s 10,000m by Le Van Thao.
Meanwhile Tran Hue Hoa came in second in the women’s long jump event.
On July 16, Vietnamese athletes received three golds in the men’s and women’s 400m, women’s high jump and two bronzes in the men’s and women’s high jump.
They also pocketed a gold medal in the women’s team table tennis competition; one gold, two silvers and one bronze in the men’s pencak silat; and three golds in canoeing events.
Thailand is on top of the medal tally with 48 gold, 32 silver and 31 bronze medals. They are followed by Indonesia, who won 33 golds and Malaysia with 25.
The closing ceremony will be held on July 18 at National University of Singapore’s stadium.
Nguyen Thi Oanh won her gold in the women’s 1,500m event, with a time of 4min 34.10sec.
Nguyen Thi Oanh (centre) won her gold medal in the women’s 1,500m event in Singapore AUG
|
Meanwhile Tran Hue Hoa came in second in the women’s long jump event.
On July 16, Vietnamese athletes received three golds in the men’s and women’s 400m, women’s high jump and two bronzes in the men’s and women’s high jump.
They also pocketed a gold medal in the women’s team table tennis competition; one gold, two silvers and one bronze in the men’s pencak silat; and three golds in canoeing events.
Thailand is on top of the medal tally with 48 gold, 32 silver and 31 bronze medals. They are followed by Indonesia, who won 33 golds and Malaysia with 25.
The closing ceremony will be held on July 18 at National University of Singapore’s stadium.
17:23, 2024/11/20
Hang Ma Street gears up for festive season
Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.
14:00, 2024/11/19
Vietnam hosts International Piano Competition
The Vietnam International Piano Competition & Festival aims to become one of the most prestigious piano competitions and cultural events in the country.
19:02, 2024/11/18
Vietnamese national costumes are making a comeback
The "Bach Hoa Bo Hanh" or "Parade of Flowers" is a celebration of the Vietnamese national attire, showing young people's love and pride for the nation's cultural heritage.
22:11, 2024/11/12
7th Hanoi International Film Festival concludes with grand finale
The annual film event has once again cemented Vietnam's position as a destination for global cross-cultural interaction, demonstrating the power of film to transcend cultural boundaries.
10:51, 2024/11/12
Hanoi: A must-visit for solo travelers
Hanoi's vibrant energy and hustle and bustle of year-end festivals create a dynamic atmosphere that makes it an ideal destination for solo travellers, offering a sense of connection amidst the hectic pace of the city.
15:54, 2024/11/11
Opening of international piano competition in Vietnam
The goal of the first-ever Vietnam International Piano Competition and Festival is to establish itself as one of the country's most prominent piano contests and cultural events.
- Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024: celebrating the capital's cultural innovation
- Hanoi: Innovative crossroads to celebrate creative values
- 7th Hanoi International Film Festival to honor exceptional and creative works
- Adorable baby hippo wows Hanoi visitors
- Berlin Film Festival award-winning motion picture premieres in Vietnam
- A Vietnamese designer makes a splash at Vancouver Fashion Week