Vietnam crowned Asian handball champions, qualify for World Championship

Vietnam has won the Asian Women’s Beach Handball Championship title after a 2-0 win over Thailand in Bangkok last weekend.

Thanks to their victory, the team secured a spot in the World Women’s Beach Handball Championship, which will be held in Greece in June.

It was the second meeting between the two teams. In the previous matches, Vietnam lost 2-1.

Vietnamese athletes pose for photos after winning the Asian Women’s Beach Handball Championship title on April 30 in Bangkok.

India came third and took bronze.

In Greece, Vietnam will join 15 international powerhouses as they compete at the highest level of handball for the second time.

At their first world event in 2018, Vietnam grabbed a historic 2-1 win over New Zealand and finished ninth in the overall ranking, the best result from the Asian representatives.

Bac Giang welcomes Sea Games 31

The northern province of Bac Giang has basically completed all preparations to host badminton event of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, which is scheduled on May 16 – 22, 2022 at the Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium in the South urban area of Bac Giang city. The province is now ready to welcome SEA Games 31. 

 

Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium readies for SEA Games 31

(BGO) – The Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium in the South urban area of Bac Giang city (Bac Giang province) can provide about 4,500 seats. It will be the official competition venue for badminton event at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) from May 16 – 22, 2022. After long and thoroughly preparation, the facility has been completed to host the biggest sport event of the region.

 

Bac Giang athletes competing at SEA Games 31

(BGO) - At the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), Bac Giang has nine athletes competing in many events. At this time, they are focusing on training with the goal of earning the highest achievements in the regional arena.

 

Bac Giang provincial leader inspects preparation for SEA Games 31

(BGO) – On April 29, the Permanent Vice Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee Mai Son paid a field trip to inspect the preparation to host badminton competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at the provincial Gymnasium.

 

Chess: Quang Liem finishes second at Oslo Esports Cup

Vietnam's No. 1 chess player Le Quang Liem bagged his fourth win in a row on the final day of the Oslo Esports Cup in Norway this morning (Apr 29), thereby finishing as runner-up with US$32,500 in cash.

 

Source: VNA