Việt Nam News

A marathon may be a grueling race, but when you run through some of the most amazing sights in Việt Nam, it sure does soften the blow! The Hạ Long Bay marathon took place at the weekend featuring thousands of athletes from all over the world.

The event, entitled Muay Thai Rampage (MTR): Call of Honor, will be organised for the first time in Việt Nam featuring strong local and international martial artists at the Saigon Sports Club.

Phạm Văn Nam is preparing for an important event in late November in HCM City, where he will fight for a belt in a new tournament that will help lift his name internationally.

With Quảng Ninh residents participating in this year's event reaching over 2,000 for the first time, it represents a new milestone in the marathon's development. It serves as evidence of the marathon's expanding popularity and highlights the fact that running has transcended being a mere sporting activity to become a lifestyle.

Việt Nam's second Ironman event features 2,000 athletes including a large Vietnamese contingent and a diverse array of international competitors from 47 countries and territories, who will also discover the world-class facilities and idyllic tropical setting on the Pearl Island of Phú Quốc.

Hà Nội I stepped up the pace after a slow start and created several opportunities but national forward Phạm Hải Yến could not find the back of the net.

The organisers announce that about 3,800 runners from 40 localities were ready to discover the special routes of the first large-scale running event in Gia Lai.

The youngsters have made remarkable comebacks to become key members in their teams. Early shocks in their careers have been lessons that they will never forget and now they are striving for the best.

I doubt Karim Benzema was living pay check to pay check at Real Madrid before he made the move to Al-Ittihad, and somehow I don’t think Neymar was borrowing a few quid of his mates until payday before he joined Al Hilal.

Despite the 2-0 victory, Philippe Troussier's team did not perform that well. Though the possession and tiki-taka plays were dazzling to see, the attack was still wasteful and the defence at times woeful, with multiple errors toward the end of the second half.

Việt Nam's 13 strong team will compete in both taolu (performance) and sanda (combat) events.

Thái Nguyên has gradually become a strong force in the domestic league after receiving support from T&T Group over the last two years.

International runners will also be taking part. So far, five delegations -- Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Laos, Iran and Sri Lanka -- have sent their registrations to organisers.

The traditional martial art was founded by the late master Nguyễn Lộc in 1938 in Hà Nội. It has been preserved, promoted and developed strongly by generations of martial art masters.

Gong came to replace former coach Trần Tiến Đai in late October, but only now has the signing been made official.

Japanese Kento finished his full marathon category in 2hr 58.19. He was followed by Vietnamese Bùi Hữu Hướng (3:02.34) and Nguyễn Văn Tuyển (3:12.46).

Trần Hoàng Duy Thuận and Bùi Thị Thoa grabbed the gold in the mixed pairs category, while Phạm Văn Phước ranked first at the Men's Athletic Physique up to 160 cm.

Lệ, 29, used to be a boxer before she switched to be a coach and referee.