Congratulating participating athletes and hailing their efforts and achievements, the State leader affirmed that the Party, State and people always pay great attention to the sports sector, including high-achievement sports. He pledged the best possible conditions for athletes to practice and compete, to continuously improve their performances.

President Thuong presents the second-class labour Order to runner Nguyen Thi Oanh.

He also requested agencies involved, especially the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to well implement the nation’s long-term strategy of sports development, with a further vision.

President Thuong underscored the need to give priority to sports of Vietnam's strength, particularly in training, fostering, and discovering the next generation of coaches and athletes, to sustain and promote top performance.

He also expressed his hope that the coaches and athletes will keep the inspiration and motivation of the SEA Games 32 success, and work harder to conquer new heights in their careers.

President Vo Van Thuong meets outstanding athletes at SEA Games 32.

The 32nd edition in Cambodia marked the first time in history that the Vietnamese contingent, despite not being in the host position, had topped the tally with 136 gold, 105 silver and 118 bronze medals, breaking 12 records, and setting four new records.

Also at the reception, President Thuong and other leaders presented the second-class labour Order to runner Nguyen Thi Oanh, who seized four gold medals at the game; and 37 third-class Labour Orders to other athletes for their excellent performances.

Bac Giang star runner Nguyen Thi Oanh secures two golds in just 20 minutes

Vietnamese runner Nguyen Thi Oanh pocketed two gold medals in just 20 minutes at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia on May 9.

Bac Giang runner Nguyen Thi Oanh wins gold medal at SEA Games 32

(BGO)- On May 8 afternoon, female track and field athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh from Bac Giang province competed in women’s 5,000m event at SEA Games 32. The golden girl of Vietnam’s track and field pocketed a gold medal with a record of 17 minutes and 0.28 seconds. Her teammate Pham Thi Hong Le bagged a silver medal.

Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh takes Asian Indoor Championship title

(BGO) - Bac Giang born athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh made a triumphant statement by securing a gold medal in the women's 1,500-metre event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2023 in Astana City, Kazakhstan, on February 11.

Nguyen Thi Oanh crown champion at Vietnam International Half Marathon 2023

(BGO)- The 2 most outstanding faces in Vietnamese track and field Nguyen Thi Oanh and Do Quoc Luat won championships at the first competition in 2023, Vietnam International Half Marathon 2023 taking place from 1 January in Hanoi.

Source: NDO