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Send-off ceremony for local athletes to 2024 Paris Olympics set for July 17

A ceremony to send off the Vietnamese sporting delegation to the 2024 Paris Olympics is scheduled to take place on July 17 in Hanoi.

Fourth Vietnamese powerlifter qualifies for Paris Paralympics

Dang Thi Linh Phuong will take part in the Paris Paralympics as Vietnam's fourth powerlifter.

Three Vietnamese powerlifters earn Paralympic spots

Three powerlifters have qualified for Vietnam's Paralympic team, increasing the total number to six.

Khanh Hoa solar plant to provide carbon credits for Paris Olympics 2024

A solar power plant in Khanh Hoa has been chosen as the sole provider of carbon credits from Vietnam for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Vietnamese runner gets wildcard for 100m at Paris Olympics

Runner Tran Thi Nhi Yen will be the 16th Vietnamese participant at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Runner Minh to make his debut at Paris Paralympics

Runner Pham Nguyen Khanh Minh has qualified for the Paris Paralympics this summer.

Swimmer Vo Thi My Tien gets wildcard for Paris games

Swimmer Vo Thi My Tien received the official notice from the International Swimming Federation (FINA) on her wildcat to compete in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

Vietnamese markswomen eye at least top eight positions in Paris Olympics

Markswomen Lê Thị Mộng Tuyền and Trịnh Thu Vinh hope to make it to the final eights in their categories’ final rounds, while the Việt Nam Shooting Federation (VSF) has offered a big bonus to any of them who can bring home a Olympic gold medal.

Female archer books 15th ticket for Vietnam to Paris 2024 Olympics

The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured its 15th spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, as female archer Do Thi Anh Nguyet booked her ticket to the summer games.

Vietnamese swimmer receives a wildcard entry for Paris Olympics

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has selected Vietnamese swimmer Vo Thi My Tien to compete in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics through a wildcard entry.

Hoang Thi Tinh wins 13th Olympic ticket for Vietnam in judo

Female Judo athlete Hoang Thi Tinh has secured an official ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics for Vietnam.

Vietnam secure 12th ticket to Paris 2024 Olympics

The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 12 official spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on June 17.

Big bonus promised for Olympic runners if they qualify

The Vietnam Athletics Federation has promised a bonus of VND100 million (US$3,900) for an individual athlete or team which secures an Olympic spot.

10 Vietnamese athletes secure slots for 2024 Paris Olympics

As of April 30, 10 Vietnamese athletes has officially secured slots at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Tam, Quynh carry Vietnam’s Olympics hopes in boxing

Nguyen Thi Tam is expected to make her second Olympic appearance while Luu Diem Quynh hopes to make her debut at the largest global sporting event this summer.

Vietnam’s athletes make final Olympics qualification push

The Vietnam Olympic team wants between 12 and 15 athletes to represent the nation at the Olympic Games this summer.

Tuyen to shoot high at Paris Olympics

Le Thi Mong Tuyen has become the first Vietnamese rifle shooter to secure an Olympic place and expects to get the highest result in her career in Paris this summer.

Vietnamese referees to officiate at 2024 Paris Olympics’ third qualifying round

The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) has appointed two female referees of Vietnam – Le Thi Ly from Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Thi Phuong from Hai Phong, to work in the third qualifying round of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Shooter Tuyen happy to win VN's fourth Olympic place

Markswoman Le Thi Mong Tuyen will participate for the first time at the prestigious sporting festival after her outstanding performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024 in Indonesia on January 10.

Archers hunt Olympic slots from World Cup

Vietnam’s best archers will seek Olympic spots when they compete at the Archery World Cup.