6 artists in the wushu team from the northern province of Bac Giang participated in the combat event in 6 different weight groups of male and female.

Wushu artists Nguyen Thi Thuy Thuy (right) and Bui Minh Hoang bag medals at the champion.

These athletes performed excellently and gained two medals. Particularly, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy bagged a gold at female’s 56 kg event and Bui Minh Hoang won a bronze medal in male’s 48 kg category.

It was the second consecutive victory of Thuy Thuy after her first win in the National Sports Festival 2018.

Vietnamese athletes to compete at Asian Grand Prix Series

The Asian Athletics Federation has invited 16 Vietnamese athletes to compete at the Asian Grand Prix Series 2019 in Chongqing, China, from June 4-7.

 

Outstanding athletes, coaches honoured

Outstanding athletes and coaches were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 27, as part of activities marking the 73rd anniversary of Vietnamese Sports Day.

 

Almost 1.3 million USD allocated for head coaches, athletes

A total of 30 billion VND (almost 1.3 million USD) will be invested to help prepare 27 head coaches and 66 athletes for key international contests in the next few years, according to deputy head of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan.

 

31st SEA Games in Vietnam to draw about 7,000 athletes

The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are scheduled to begin in Vietnam in November 2021, attracting about 7,000 athletes to compete in 36 sports.

 

Outstanding efforts by athletes with disabilities lauded

Despite their physical challenges, Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have striven with outstanding efforts and gained remarkable results at regional and international arenas over the years, bringing glory to the nation.

 

Quoc Truong