CULTURE AND SPORT

Usain Bolt confirmed suffering a grade one hamstring tear at Jamaica’s Olympic trials on Friday but the star sprinter expects to secure his place at the Rio Games by proving his fitness at the London Anniversary Games later this month.

23 Vietnamese athletes to compete at Rio Olympics

A total of 23 athletes will represent Vietnam at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this August, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training.

Conical Hat temporary dance debut scheduled for Hanoi

Nón or Conical Hat, a contemporary dance show featuring Vietnamese traditional music will be held in Hanoi next month for the first time.

Football for All welcomes kids

Over 4,000 children, coaches, managers and referees from 344 football teams will join Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV) in the central province of Thua Thien Hue on July 28-29.

Le Hang to compete at Miss Universe 2016

The first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Le Hang will be Vietnam’s representative at this year's Miss Universe pageant.

HCM City workers experience joy from distant Euros

After a hard working day, workers in HCM City are passing their time watching the Euro 2016 football tournament during hot summer nights.

New traditional theatre to be built in HCM City

A new theatre offering traditional shows aimed at visitors will be built in downtown HCM City in July.

First international tattoo convention held in Hanoi

Vietnam’s first International Tattoo Convention is being held in Hanoi on June 23 and 24 to introduce the art to the public.

Vietnam to host international junior golf tournament

The first ever international junior golf tournament, Vietnam Junior Golf Open 2016, is scheduled to kick off on July 21 at the Bluffs Ho Tram Strip golf course in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

‘Vietnam 40’ photo exhibition opens

The Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam, Culture Ireland Funding and RENEW-funded project in Quang Tri co-organised a photo exhibition named ‘Vietnam 40’ at the Mine Action Visitor Centre, Quang Tri province, from June 22-29.

Nam jumps five places in world tennis rankings

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam jumped up five places from 877th to 872nd place in the latest world rankings.

Gede expected to revamp Vietnam football

German Jurgen Gede was yesterday introduced as the new executive director of the Vietnam Football Federation.

Binh Dinh to kick off summer tourism festival

The central province of Binh Dinh has approved a plan to organize a major summer tourism festival which is slated to kick off at the central square of Quy Nhon City on June 22.

Vietnam’s U16s to attend regional championships

The national U16 football team will compete at the Southeast Asian Championship in Cambodia next month, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Free concerts in HCM City mark World Music Day

A free concert celebrating World Music Day will be held at the Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 21.

Da Nang to host international beach travel mart

The International Beach Leisure and M.I.C.E Travel Mart (BMTM Da Nang 2016) will be held for the first time in the central city of Da Nang from June 24-26, announced by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at a

Paragliders to race from Son Tra Mountain

Around 50 fliers from clubs nationwide will compete in a paragliding race on Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang on June 17-22.

SEA Pride 2016 – music festival for LGBT

The SEA Pride 2016 ASEAN music festival is set to take place in Hanoi on June 25 with a wide range of activities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community.

Vietnam wins 20 places in 2016 Olympics

Vietnamese sports has won 20 places in 10 sports to the 2016 Summer Olympics that will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5-21, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training.

Hue reinforces waterway safety and improve folk singing

Local authorities in Hue has tightened management on waterways safety to prevent possible accidents and improve the quality of folk singing shows on boats.

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