Shooting Cup finishes with eight records

The National Shooting Cup saw eight records set after 10 days of competitions, which closed in Hà Nội yesterday.

Vietnamese swimmers shoulder major responsibility in SEA Games

The national swimming team will shoulder the responsibility of winning one-sixth of Việt Nam’s total target of 60 gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

Youngest Viên practices hard seeking swimming glory1

Swimmer Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên is the youngest Vietnamese athlete competing at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games. She, however, will swim in four events, the largest number of competitions, compared to the other athletes.

VN’s best athletes recognised

The most outstanding Vietnamese athletes of the year were honoured in a ceremony called Việt Nam Glory in Hà Nội yesterday.

Spiritual tourism showcases ancient beliefs, sites

The Mother Goddess religion, considered to be Viet Nam’s oldest religion, is rising in popularity. Each year, tens of thousands flock to the Phủ Dầy festival in Nam Định, a traditional event that is being promoted by the Việt Nam National Commission for UNESCO in hopes of developing spiritual tourism in the country.

Vien flops at US swimming event Vietnamese top swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed poorly in the women’s 800m freestyle and 200m medley at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Orlando, Floria in the US yesterday.

Vien wins silver in Florida Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien won a silver medal at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Orlando, Floria in the US on Thursday.

Swimmer Vien named best Vietnamese athlete of 2015 Nguyen Thi Anh Vien was named the most outstanding Vietnamese athlete of 2015 on January 13.

Viet Nam's top 10 sporting events of 2015 2015 was a good year for Vietnamese sports, and included many high points. Viet Nam News has selected the top ten events of the year.

Vien, Thanh get Second Class Labour Medal Nguyen Thi Anh Vien and Phan Thi Ha Thanh on June 23 received Second Class Labour Medals from President Truong Tan Sang for their recent achievements in sports.