Vietnamese badminton players are in comfortable groups at the upcoming Paris Olympics Games. Badminton Nguyễn Thùy Linh of Việt Nam is expected to get though the Olympics’ group round in Paris later this month. — Photo webthethao.vn HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese badminton players are in comfortable groups at the upcoming Paris Olympics …
Read More »Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America
Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — …
Read More »Birthday boy Lamine Yamal wins Euro 2024 and best young player award
Spain’s teenage phenom Lamine Yamal won the European Championship and the tournament’s best young player award just a day after he turned 17. Yamal earned it mostly while he was still 16, but he crowned his contribution to Spain’s success by setting up Nico Williams’ opening goal in a 2-1 …
Read More »Crowd chaos as fans kept waiting outside Copa America final
Chaotic scenes erupted at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday as thousands of fans were kept waiting outside the venue ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia. Tournament organizers halted entry into the ground and delayed kick-off of the South American football showpiece by 30 minutes after …
Read More »Spain strike late to beat England 2-1 and win Euro 2024
Spain substitute Mikel Oyarzabal slid in for an 86th-minute winner to earn his team a 2-1 Euro 2024 final victory over England on Sunday and a record fourth European crown. Oyarzabal finished off a break for the winning goal as Spain were crowned champions, having won all seven games they …
Read More »Judoka Tình all smiles ahead of Paris Olympics
Hoàng Thị Tình will be the third judoka of Việt Nam at an Olympics, following Văn Ngọc Tú in 2012 London and 2016 Rio, and Thủy in 2020 Tokyo. Judo Hoàng Thị Tình (right) fights against Priscilla Morand of Mauritius in the final of the Lima Panamerican Open in Peru in June. …
Read More »Spain and England set for Euro 2024 final showdown
England are hoping to finally end their long wait to win a men’s major international tournament when they take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024 on Sunday. The match at the Olympiastadion in Berlin kicks off at 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) and will bring the curtain down on …
Read More »Việt Nam win gold at 2024 Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships
Việt Nam won one gold, one silver and two bronzes at the Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships 2024 which closed on July 12 in Singapore. Golf Hồ Anh Duy competes in the last day of the Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships 2024. He wins gold in the Lion City Cup for boys’ U16. Photos …
Read More »The technology of Euro 2024 ball
Euro 2024 uses two ball versions made from ultra-light materials, with technology inside to help the referee’s decisions be more accurate. The ball used for the Euro semifinals and final is called Fussballliebe Finale. Compared to the Fussballliebe (which means love for football) that was used from the group stage …
Read More »National Youth Judo Championship kicks off in Thanh Hóa
The event attracted the participation of more than 600 athletes from 25 teams across the country, making it the largest edition of the tournament yet. The organising board presents souvenir flags to participating teams. — Photo baothanhhoa.vn THANH HÓA — The National Youth Judo Championship’s opening ceremony took place on …
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