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From ‘local pond’ SEA Games to ‘ocean’ Olympics

A quarter of a century has gone by since Vietnamese sport reintegrated into international sporting festivals. However, the necessity of self-elevation is still needed to fulfill the nation’s competitive desire to fly higher, faster and further.

Archer aims to lift sport's profile

VietNamNet Bridge – Archer Nguyen Tien Cuong is hoping to build on his initial successes at regional competitions to lift the profile of his sport in Viet Nam while also pursuing his dream to one day compete at the Olympics. 

$100,000 reward for Vietnam’s taekwondo talents

With the support from the Republic of Korea, the women’s national taekwondo team of Vietnam will be trained and guided by excellent experts to aim to Olympic medals in 2016.

Young swimmer to be funded with $50,000 in 2013

VietNamNet Bridge - In 2013, the 17-year-old female swimmer--Nguyen Thi Anh Vien will be invested with a record high funding from the General Department of Sports and Physical Training, over VND1 billion ($50,000).