Kickboxers triumph at nationals

Nghe An and An Giang have triumphed at the National Men's and Women's Kick Boxing Championships in the Central Highlands province of Dac Lac.
In the men's event, Nghe An took the lead with two golds, three silvers and three bronze medals. Dac Lac came second with two golds and two bronzes while Ba Ria-Vung Tau rounded out the top three with one gold, one silver and two bronzes.

Meanwhile, An Giang triumphed in the women's event with one gold, three silvers and one bronze. Dac Lac and Binh Dinh shared second place with one gold, one silver and one bronze each while Ha Noi came in third with one gold and three bronze medals.

The tournament attracted 168 athletes from 18 cities and provinces who competed in 20 weight categories, 11 for men and nine for women.

Vinh inks deal with Ha Noi ACB

Viet Nam's top striker Le Cong Vinh has signed a three-year contract for an undisclosed amount with V-League side Ha Noi ACB.

Vinh, who joined Ha Noi T&T in October 2008, said he was very satisfied with the welcome he received from his new club and their aims as a team.

Vinh, who scored 10 goals to take his former club to the second place in V-League 2011, previously agreed to stay with Ha Noi T&T but eventually changed his mind after meeting with Ha Noi ACB's coach Nguyen Duc Kien, who managed to persuade Vinh to make the big move.

The Nghe An-born footballer previously refused offers of US$10,000 per month from a club in the Czech Republic and from Thailand's Muang Thong United.

Tu, Dung win VCCI golf event                         

Nguyen Huy Tu and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung won the men's and women's titles in the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Challenge Series, played at the Heron Lake Golf Club, Vinh Phuc Province.

Tu finished on 81 to beat Dam Thanh Vinh and Nguyen Van Nghia, who ranked second and third on 85 and 88, respectively.

In the women's division, Ngoc Dung, who won the Viet Nam Amateur Open in 2008, beat her rivals on 78.

This year's championship, organised by the Ha Noi Hotel, saw the best 20 golfers nationwide in competition.

The event marks Viet Nam's Entrepreneurs Day, which falls on Thursday.

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