Nearly 50 delegates from Lao, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines…enjoyed the tour to Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecotourism complex (Son Dong district), special national relic sites of Vinh Nghiem pagoda (Yen Dung district), Xuong Giang Victory Site (Bac Giang city).

The referees from several countries and volunteers take photo at Vinh Nghiem pagoda (Yen Dung district).

After visiting Tay Yen Tu, Bunnarith Sam, the coach of Cambodian badminton team said: “We would like to thank local Organizer to provide such amazing tour for us. It is the first time I have ever climbed up such a high mountain with fresh air. Bac Giang culture is so unique and the people are so friendly. If I have chance to join other sport event in Vietnam, I hope to come back this place”.

Visiting Vinh Nghiem pagoda, badminton referee Wanphaya Asingsamanan from Thailand shared: “I truly impress and surprise at the beauty of this ancient pagoda. It is the first time I have seen woodblock storage which are really fine, unique with many values”.

The badminton competition is set to take place from May 16 – 22 at the provincial Gymnasium with the participation of 135 athletes from 8 countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.

These are images of international visitors to provincial destinations:

Laos athlete delegation visit Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecotourism complex (Son Dong district).

The tour guide introduces the history of Vinh Nghiem pagoda to international visitors.

Cambodian athlete delegation take photo at Vinh Nghiem pagoda.

Thailand badminton referee Wanphaya Asingsamanan admires woodblock at Vinh Nghiem pagoda.

The Pilipino sport expert is impressed by Xuong Giang Victory Special National Relic Site.

The delegates take photo at Xuong Giang Victory Special National Relic Site.

The Pilipino members take photo at Xuong Giang temple.

Vietnam badminton team bag two tickets to semifinals

(BGO) – The quarterfinal matches in badminton individual of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) took place on May 20 morning at Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium. Vietnam badminton team won two tickets to the next round.  

Vietnam win bronze medal in badminton women’s team at SEA Games 31

(BGO) – The final match of badminton women’s team at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) took place on May 18 afternoon between Thailand and Indonesia delegations under the attendance of Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi and his spouse.

Thailand win gold in badminton men’s team at SEA Games 31

(BGO) – The badminton men’s team final matches at the ongoing SEA Games 31 took place on May 18 evening at Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium (South urban area of Bac Giang city, Bac Giang province) between Thailand and Malaysian athletes.

Vietnam female badminton team stops at team semifinal

(BGO) – The women’ team semi-final matches of the SEA Games 31 badminton event took place on May 17 morning at Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium between Vietnam versa Indonesia and Thailand versa Singapore.

The Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore and provincial leaders cheer badminton athletes

(BGO) – On May 17 afternoon, the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin led the working delegation to cheer the badminton match between Singapore – Malaysia at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Bac Giang Gymnasium (Bac Giang city, Bac Giang province).

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