International badminton tournament wraps up in Hanoi
The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2019 wrapped up on April 14 after five days of thrilling competition in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Kenas Adi Haryanto and Rian Agung Saputro won RoK palyers to gain the championship title after three nail-biting sets.(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam InternationalChallenge 2019 wrapped up on April 14 after five days of thrilling competitionin men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Firman Abdul Kholik from Indonesia, easily beat his fellow Chico Aura 21-16 and21-7 in the men’s singles event to get the gold medal.
In the women’s singles, Japanese player Hirari Mizui earned the championshiptitle after trouncing Se Young-An from the Republic of Korea (RoK) 21-19 and21-11.
This is a successful tournament for Indonesian athletes who brought homechampionship in the men and women’s doubles events. Kenas Adi Haryanto and RianAgung Saputro won Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Jae Hwan of the RoK after threenail-biting sets. Meanwhile, Nita Violina Marwah and Putri Syaikah had aconvincing victory 2-0 over Hsieh Pei Shan and Lin Xiao Min from China’sTaiwan.
Japanese pair Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito were crowned the champions inthe mixed event after thrashing Thai couples Vichayapong Kanjanakeereewong andRuetthaichanok Laisuan 2-0.
The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2019 proved itsgrowing prestige as it drew the participation of 292 players from 18 countriesand territories, including Japan, the RoK, China, Indonesia, Thailand, andMalaysia, which are strong in badminton.
The VietnamInternational Challenge has been running for 12 years and became an officialtournament of the Badminton World Federation last year.-VNA
Vietnam’s top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh secured the overall victory at the Yonex North Harbour International Tournament, which ended in New Zealand on March 24.
Vietnamese top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh secured the overall victory at the Yonex Wakaito International 2019 which ended in New Zealand on March 31.
The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2019 will kick off in Hanoi on April 9, heard a press conference on the badminton tourney held on April 2.
Badminton players officially began their competition at the Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2019 at the Tay Ho district gymnasium on April 9.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
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The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
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The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Kenas Adi Haryanto and Rian Agung Saputro won RoK palyers to gain the championship title after three nail-biting sets.(Photo: VNA) 
