The Women’s World Cup suddenly became very real for Australia defender Clare Hunt on Thursday when she took part in the first stop on a tour of the trophy around the co-host nation. The trophy has already been to the 31 other participating nations ahead of the quadrennial tournament, which …
Read More »Malaysian climber suffers backlash for not thanking Everest rescuer
A Malaysian climber was rescued from certain death on Mount Everest by a Nepali mountain guide but thanked his sponsors and insurance instead, fueling online anger. Ravichandran Tharumalingam was on the verge of death when he was found by guide Gelje Sherpa and his Chinese client on May 18. Tharumalingam …
Read More »I’m going to Miami: Messi confirms move to MLS
Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced that he intends to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting ways with French champions Paris Saint Germain and snubbing a lucrative contract offer in Saudi Arabia. Messi, who played his final game for PSG over the weekend, was …
Read More »VnExpress Marathon calls for donations
Runners participating in VnExpress Marathon, starting from Quy Nhon race this Sunday, can donate items to support disadvantaged people and poor children. The VM Sharing Foundation is implemented by VnExpress Marathon and local charities where the tournament takes place. It is dedicated to spreading the spirit of community among runners …
Read More »Vietnamese star midfielder to become highest-paid domestic player
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, who has just parted ways with French club Pau FC, is set to become the highest-paid domestic player in the V. League if he joins capital club Cong An Ha Noi. Hai and Cong An Ha Noi (CAHN) have reached an agreement on terms, but have …
Read More »American golfer remembers ‘terrible’ Vietnamese snake liquor fondly
PGA Tour top 10 player David Lipsky said drinking snake liquor in Vietnam was one of the more special experiences his international golf journey has led him to. “I remember playing in Vietnam and I had snake liquor from a restaurant,” Lipsky told Golf Digest. “There’s a snake at the …
Read More »Việt Nam top the World Vovinam Championship
Vovinam A Việt Nam representative on the top podium of the World Vovinam Championship which closes in HCM City on November 30. VNS Photos HCM CITY — Việt Nam placed on top of the medal tally after six days of competitions at the seventh World Vovinam Championship on December 30 in …
Read More »Singapore to end horse racing amid slumping spectatorship
Horse racing in Singapore will be discontinued next year as the government plans to redevelop the site of the decreasingly popular Singapore Turf Club into housing. The Singapore Turf Club (STC), the island city state’s only racecourse, will host its final race on October 5, 2024 and complete its full …
Read More »Hải Phòng draw but out of AFC Cup
Football Nguyễn Hữu Sơn of Hài Phòng tries to run away from PSM Makassar during their AFC Cup 2023;s Group H match on November 30 in Bali. The match ends 1-1. Photo the-afc.com HÀ NỘI — A 1-1 between Hải Phòng FC and PSM Makassar helped neither team, with both crashing out of the …
Read More »Vietnam qualify for U20 Women’s Asian Cup
A 3-0 win over Lebanon Monday night has helped Vietnam qualify for the 2024 U20 Women’s Asian Cup football tournament. Sixteen-year-old forward Ngoc Minh Chuyen scored twice and captain Le Thi Bao Tram scored the other to secure the win in Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho Province. With their …
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