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Vietnam wins first-ever medal at Women's World three-cushion Championship
Vietnam wins first-ever medal at Women's World three-cushion Championship

Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi became the first Vietnamese player to win a medal at the Women's World Three-cushion Championship, which concluded in France on September 12.

Vietnam Paralympic athletes eye 1-2 medals
Vietnam Paralympic athletes eye 1-2 medals

With 5 male and 2 female athletes, the Vietnam Paralympic team aims to win 1-2 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

16 Vietnamese athletes qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics
16 Vietnamese athletes qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics

To date, 16 Vietnamese athletes have been confirmed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Vietnam secures 12 tickets to Paris 2024 Olympics
Vietnam secures 12 tickets to Paris 2024 Olympics

The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 12 official spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, as reported by the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

11 Vietnamese athletes to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics (as of June 3, 2024)
11 Vietnamese athletes to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics (as of June 3, 2024)

As of June 3, 2024, the Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 11 official spots to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Six Vietnamese athletes to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics
Six Vietnamese athletes to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics

As of April 2, 2024, Vietnam has secured six official slots to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi continue to win over TripAdvisor customers
Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi continue to win over TripAdvisor customers

The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient town and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.

Vietnamese players among the best at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Vietnamese players among the best at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The World Football Federation (FIFA) on August 23 announced the best players, by position, at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Three members of the Vietnamese team - Tran Thi Kim Thanh, Tran Thi Thu, and Le Thi Diem My - were named.

FIFA highlights influential Vietnamese players ahead of Women's World Cup
FIFA highlights influential Vietnamese players ahead of Women's World Cup

FIFA has highlighted five influential Vietnamese players as the nation prepares for a historic first Women's World Cup appearance.

Vietnam’s women’s football team wins fourth consecutive SEA Games gold
Vietnam’s women’s football team wins fourth consecutive SEA Games gold

Vietnam beat Myanmar 2-0 in the women’s football final at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on May 15, becoming the first team in history to win the gold for the fourth time in a row.

Mascots, logo, and motto of SEA Games 32
Mascots, logo, and motto of SEA Games 32

Two rabbits dressed in outfits from Cambodia’s traditional martial art of Bokator are the mascots at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32), which takes place in the country from May 5-17.

Vietnam eyes top-three finish at SEA Games 32
Vietnam eyes top-three finish at SEA Games 32

The Vietnamese sport delegation is targeting a top-three finish at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will take place in Cambodia from May 5 -17.

Vietnam women’s football team enters top Asian rankings for first time
Vietnam women’s football team enters top Asian rankings for first time

Vietnam’s national women’s football team has appeared in the top 5 of the Asian Football Confederation for the first time.

“White witch doctor” Philippe Troussier to coach Vietnam football team
“White witch doctor” Philippe Troussier to coach Vietnam football team

French manager Philippe Troussier has reached an agreement with the Vietnam Football Federation to become the new head coach of the national football team from March 1.

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam in 2022
Foreign arrivals in Vietnam in 2022

Vietnam welcomed more than 3.36 million foreign visitors in 2022, which is 23.3 times higher than in 2021 but down by 79.9% compared to the figure in 2019, prior to COVID-19.

Vietnamese woman triumphs at “world’s toughest” triathlon
Vietnamese woman triumphs at “world’s toughest” triathlon

Vu Phuong Thanh has become the first Vietnamese to win Swiss Ultra Deca Continuous Triathlon World Championship - the toughest triathlon competition in the world.