Ly Hoang Nam seen during his physical training. (Source: baotinnhanh.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Ly Hoang Nam reached another milestone in his career after being placed at 870 in the world ranking🐽 for tennis.
This is his highest ever position and a new record amongst all other Vietnamese players.
Nam’s ranking was improved by his last-16 berth at the Japan F3 Futures in March.
The 19-year-old player has set a target of entering the world top 500 this year.
He will travel to China to join 15 other athletes competing at the 2016 International Tennis Federation Junior Masters at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre in Chengdu on April 8-10.
The world’s leading young players, eight males and eight females, qualified for the event on the basis of their 18-and-under ITF Junior World Ranking at the end of the year.
The ITF Junior Masters, now in its second year, consists of two knock-out singles events, with each player guaranteed three matches to determine their final finishing position. Players will compete for a total prize fund of 160,000 USD in travel grants. Each player will earn a minimum travel grant of 7,000 USD, while the boys’ and girls’ champions will both be awarded 15,000 USD travel grants.
This year’s winners will succeed the inaugural champions: Andrey Rublev of Russia and China’s Xu Shilin.
In the 2015 finals, Rublev overcame Taylor Fritz of the United States, while Xu defeated Slovakia’s Kristina Schmiedlova.
The draws for both events is set to be held on April 6.
The Masters is one of the premier junior events on the 2016 ITF calendar, alongside the ITF junior team competitions, the 14-and-under ITF World Junior Tennis competition, and the 16-and-under Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup.
Nam and other athletes will take part in a mentoring programme provided by the ITF during the competition week. The programme will emphasise the transition to professional tennis and focus on training, competitiveness and the development of mental strength.
This is one of many ways in which the Masters will assist these top juniors in transitioning from junior tennis to the professional level.-VNA
The ten winners of the 2015 Outstanding Vietnamese Youth awards were announced at a ceremony to mark the 85th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) on March 21.
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.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
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.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Ly Hoang Nam seen during his physical training. (Source: baotinnhanh.vn)
