Nearly 1,500 athletes checked in at the 2024 BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc, the second season, which took place in Phu Quoc city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang from November 15-17.
Anfrey Sharipov from Uzbekistan becomes the champion of the 2024 BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc. (Photo: VOV)
Kien Giang (VNA) – Nearly 1,500 athletes checked in at the 2024 BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc, the seco🐻nd season, which took place in Phu Quoc city in the Mekong Delta province🔯 of Kien Giang from November 15-17.
The event featured a wide range of activities such as the Newborns Vietnam Run Out, Water Safety and lifeguard training, family-friendly Sunrise Sprint Vietnam and IRONKIDS Phu Quoc at the world-class resort and entertainment complex Phu Quoc Marina Integrated Resort Complex.
Athletes from over 61 countries, with star-studded lineup including six-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen and IRONMAN Malaysia Hall of Fame inductee Yee Sze Mun as honourary guests, competed in a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21km run, testing endurance against the island’s striking coastal backdrop.
Director of the provincial Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Van Sau said the event helped promote sports tourism while positioning Phu Quoc as a leading destination for sports and tourism in the world.
The event’s emphasis on sustainability aligns with global movements toward responsible tourism. The organising board collaborated with the local administration to arrange water safety and lifeguard training for residents and hospitality staff, while the Newborns Vietnam Run Out charity event raised awareness of preventable health risks.
CEO of BIM Group Doan Quoc Huy stressed that the event was crucial in establishing Phu Quoc as Southeast Asia's sports tourism hub in the coming years.
Meanwhile, Operations Manager of IRONMAN Asia Karen Matthews said with its tropical setting, Phu Quoc offers the perfect blend of competition and relaxation for athletes and their families.
This year event offered 30 qualifying slots to the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain, set for November 8-9, 2025./.
Nearly 3,000 triathletes from 52 countries and territories, including a record of 1,532 Vietnamese, are competing in the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam in the central city of Da Nang from May 10 to 12.
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The official event of the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam - the largest triathlon race in the country - took place in the central city of Da Nang on May 12 with the participation of nearly 2,000 domestic and international athletes.
The event, organised by the VNUFA, featured nearly 40 presentations from Vietnamese and foreign participants, including those from Russia, France, and Japan.
The reimagined gallery not only presents artefacts in a more structured and thematic layout, but also incorporates 3D visual storytelling to enhance audience engagement. The addition of film installations offers visitors a more vivid and immersive understanding of the objects on display.
With the unique concept of travelling the country through traditional music, the album takes listeners on a journey across Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes, immersing them in vibrant traditional festivals, retelling heroic tales of the nation’s history, showcasing local specialties, and reflecting the spirit and love of the modern Vietnamese people.
Participants discussed internal developments within the Nguyen Dynasty during the Franco-Spanish coalition’s campaigns, particularly the tension between pro-war and pro-peace factions, and their impact on the political and military situation at that time.
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Jointly organised by the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations, the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Da Nang, and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam at Tien Son Sports Arena, the event also aimed to foster friendship between Vietnam, India, and other countries.
A standout feature this year is “Manga Fest 2025”, showcasing celebrated comic titles and also offering author meet-and-greets, cosplay performances, and other interactive activities.
The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
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.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
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