Winners of the 2021 Golden Ball awards. From left: Nguyen Hoang Duc, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu, Ho Van Y (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Winners of the Golden Ballawards for players of the year was announced at an award ceremony held inHo Chi Minh City on January 16.
Nguyen Hoang Duc of Viettel club won the first Golden Ballaward of his career for his major contribution to the national men’s footballteam at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers and the 2021 AFF Cup,as well as for Viettel before V.League 2021 was cancelled due to COVID-19.
In the men’s category, midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai of HanoiFC and forward Nguyen Tien Linh of Becamex Binh Duong finished runner-up andthird.
Meanwhile, forward Cu Thi Huynh Nhu of HCM City Club won thewomen's golden ball award for the third consecutive years. She was the captainof HCM City Club and the national team that triumphed at the Women's FootballChampionship 2021 and earned a berth to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup,respectively.
Forward Pham Hai Yen of Hanoi FC and midfielder Nguyen ThiBich Thuy, Nhu’s teammate at HCM City Club, bagged the Silver and Bronze Ballawards.
The Golden Ball Award in futsal went to goalie Ho Van Y, whoenjoyed a successful year with both his club side Thai Son Nam and the nationalsquad who competed in the 2021 FIFA World Cup in Lithuania. He was named as oneof the world’s 10 leading futsal goalkeepers in 2021 by FutsalPlanet.
Chau Doan Phat and ꦓNguyen Minh Tri, Y’s teamma🎃tes at ThaiSon Nam FC, won the second and third prizes.
Participants pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA)
Head coaches of the national women’s team Mai Duc Chung, men’ssquad Park Hang-seo and futsal team Pham Minh Giang, were honoured at theceremony for their contributions to Vietnam’s football.
The Vietnamese Golden Ball award was introduced in 1995 bythe Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon) newspaper with coaches, experts andjournalists voting for theไ best playerജs./.
Forward and captain Nguyen Van Quyet of Hanoi FC and striker Cu Thi Huynh Nhu of HCM City Club won the Golden Ball awards for player of the year during an awards ceremony held in HCM City on January 12.
With some good news Vietnamese athletes brought home at the first days of the new year, people expect many sports achievements in 2022 when the country will host and take part in a number of major regional and international tournaments.
The national women’s football team has received more bonuses after making history by winning a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time.
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.
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.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
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.
Winners of the 2021 Golden Ball awards. From left: Nguyen Hoang Duc, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu, Ho Van Y (Photo: VNA) 
Participants pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA) 
