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Vietnam to sends over 500-member delegation to 19th ASIAD

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung on August 31 signed a decision on the formation of the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD), which will kick off in China in late September.

Vietnam aims for golds in 7 sports at ASIAD 19

At the upcoming Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 to be held in China in September, Vietnam aims for gold medals in seven out of the 31 sports that Vietnamese athletics will compete.

Seven Vietnamese golfers to attend ASIAD 19

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) on July 19 selected seven athletes to attend Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 taking place in Hangzhou, China, in September this year.

Earning Asia’s top 15 rank, Vietnam have chance to make history

Recently, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set time for the Asian qualifiers draw of the 2022 World Cup second preliminary qualifying round.

Vietnam vs South Korea: clash of the coaches

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fans are champing at the bit to witness the clash between Vietnam and South Korea in the semi-finals of the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 on Wednesday.

Lam disqualified for Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo has announced his final 20-man squad for the upcoming Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia.

Vietnam become new force in table tennis

 VietNamNet Bridge – Even as Singapore’s Pang Xue Jie walked away in disappointment, the Vietnamese athletes hugged each other excitedly.

Somkane becomes Vietnamese citizen to play volleyball tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trang An Ninh Binh have helped Thai player Kitsada Somkane get Vietnamese citizenship so he can play in the second round of the National Volleyball Championship, which begins December 4.

Beach footballers train, compete for Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national beach football team gathered yesterday (Aug 2) in Da Nang City in preparation for their Asian Beach Games next month in Viet Nam.

Indian star Myneni wins Vietnam Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saketh Myneni of India was crowned champion of the Viet Nam Tennis Open-ATP Challenger yesterday (Oct 18) in HCM City.

Hanoi outlines goals in sports development strategy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi has announced its long-term sports goals in its development strategy through 2020.

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 Thanh wins gymnastics gold, Viet Nam progress in Davis Cup, HCM City dominate in the pool, Bao resigns as Thanh Hoa coach, Outstanding athletes, coaches of 2014 honoured

VN poised to surpass record at Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam stands a good opportunity to improve its record haul of 33 medals four years ago as the team prepares to take part in the continent's biggest sporting event, the Asian Games,

Phuoc to carry national colours at Asian Games

 Top Vietnamese male swimmer Hoang Quy Phuoc will carry Viet Nam's national flag at Friday's opening ceremony of the 17th Asian Games (Asiad) in Incheon, South Korea.

Vietnam crush Iran in Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's U23 football team sent shock waves across the football competition at the 2014 Asian Games yesterday, Sept 15.

Gymnast Thanh to miss Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Injured gymnast Nguyen Ha Thanh will not take part in the 17th Asian Games in South Korea.

Vietnamese shooters set their sights on gold at Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese national shooting team are undergoing intensive training in South Korea with the aim of winning a gold medal at the 17th Asian Games (ASIAD).

Referee Tri to work on int'l friendly

 VietNamNet Bridge – FIFA referee Vo Minh Tri has been invited to officiate at an international friendly match between hosts South Korea and Venezuela on September 5 in Bucheon City.

VFF Vice Chairman to head football managing team at 2014 Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation Tran Quoc Tuan has been appointed as head of the management team of men’s and women’s football at the upcoming 17th Asian Games in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

No penalty for Vietnam’s withdrawal as host of 18th Asian Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – On Wednesday evening, the Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) approved Vietnam’s withdrawal from hosting the 2019 Asian Games. The committee will urgently seek another host, with a target of deciding by September this year.