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Southeast Asia's Olympic medal count rises as Vietnam awaits breakthrough

With Thailand adding a silver medal to its tally at the Paris Olympics 2024, Vietnam's focus turns to its athletes who have yet to compete.

Canoeist Huong aiming for best performance at Olympics

Canoeist Nguyen Thi Huong will be the last Vietnamese athlete to compete at the Paris Olympics. Although she is not a medal favourite, she wants to set a new personal best.

Vietnam's Olympic hopes fade as Southeast Asia shines

As the Olympic Paris 2024 unfolds, Vietnam's chances for a medal are dwindling, with only two athletes left to compete. Meanwhile, Southeast Asian countries are making headlines with their impressive performances, securing multiple medals.

Trinh Thu Vinh misses medal but shines at Paris 2024

Trinh Thu Vinh, a determined athlete at the Paris 2024 Olympics, expressed her gratitude to fans and officials for their support despite not securing a medal.

Trinh Thu Vinh punches ticket to 25m pistol women's final

Vietnamese shooter Trinh Thu Vinh advanced to the Paris 2024 Olympics’ 25-metre pistol women’s final as she ranked fourth with 587 points at the qualification event on August 2.

Vietnamese food on Paris Olympics menu

Vietnam’s two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Good start for Vietnamese badminton star at Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnamese badminton player Le Duc Phat had a good start at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 2-0 victory over Germany's Fabian Roth, winning both sets 21-10.

Nguyen Huy Hoang fails to qualify for finals in Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnam’s top swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang failed to qualify for the finals in the 800m freestyle event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing with a surprisingly low time.

Vietnamese female boxer advances to 2nd qualification round at Paris Olympics

Vietnamese female boxer Ha Thi Linh advanced to the second qualification round of the U60kg category after a decisive win over Feofaaki Epenisa from Tonga late July 27 at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Vietnam's Trinh Thu Vinh narrowly misses out on Olympic medal

Vietnam's top medal hope, Trinh Thu Vinh, finished fourth in the women's 10m air pistol final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, narrowly missing out on a podium spot.

Vietnam's Pham Thi Hue qualifies for rowing quarterfinals in Paris

In her Olympic debut, Pham Thi Hue from Vietnam has successfully progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's heavyweight single sculls rowing event at the Paris 2024 Games.

VN athletes show their appreance at Paris Olympics

Vietnamese national flags are on display proudly at the Athletes Villages in Paris while athletes impressed with organisers’ preparation and ready for fights.

Vietnam's medal hopes high as Paris 2024 Olympics kick off

Vietnam's quest for Olympic medals continues as the Paris 2024 Games begin. This year, the sports delegation, featuring 16 athletes, is focused on achieving podium finishes in shooting, archery, and weightlifting events.

Vietnam offers $1.26mil. in rewards for gold medalists at Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnamese athletes who win gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be eligible for substantial rewards, potentially totaling nearly VND30 billion (US$1.26 million). This includes official government rewards and bonuses from various organizations.

Vietnam yet to have broadcasting rights to 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

Though there are three days left till the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Vietnam has yet to secure the broadcasting rights to the world’s biggest sporting event.

Vietnam Olympians arrive in France

Twenty-three out of the 39 members of the Vietnam sports delegation to the Paris Olympics 2024 have checked in the Olympics Village in Paris.

Meet the top female athletes representing Vietnam at the Paris Olympics

As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Vietnam’s delegation is set to make a mark with its standout female athletes, each bringing both skill and charm to the Games.

Vietnam ranks 98th in all-time Olympic Games medal table

An all-time Olympic Games medal table has put the nation in 98th position among more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Vietnam's Olympic ambitions: A challenging path to medals in Paris 2024

As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics begins, Vietnam's sports delegation is gearing up for a challenging journey with a modest team of 16 athletes.

Vietnam Olympians arrive in France for competitions

Those touching down in France are part of the rowing, cycling, archery, boxing, judo and shooting teams.