Athletes with intellectual disabilities ready for Special Olympics
The Vietnamese team has arrived in Germany to attended the Special Olympics World Games, the world's largest sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, autism and cerebral palsy.
The Vietnamese contingent to the Special Olympics World Games at the HCM City's Tan Son Nhat Airport before leaving for Berlin, Germany. (Photo: VPSC)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The Vietnamese teamhas arrived in Germany to attended the Special Olympics WorldGames, the world's largest sporting event for athletes with intellectualdisabilities, autism and cerebral palsy.
People with and withoutdisabilities, people of different nationalities, cultures, political andreligious views meet and are able to overcome existing prejudices with thepower of sport in Berlin from June 17-25.
About 7,000 athletes and unified partners from approximately190 countries and territories will compete in 26 sports thisyear. The competitors will be supported by more than 3,000 coaches and20,000 volunteers.
The Vietnamese contingent includes six athletes and three coaches.Nguyen Thi Anh Thu and Kieu Nguyen Danh Thai are representatives in athletics.Nguyen Chau Hoang Phuc and Do Thi Cam Ly will take part in boccia. NguyenNgoc Lan Anh and Nguyen Dinh Toan will compete in swimming.
Vietnam Airlines provided air tickets for the Vietnamese teamto attend this Olympics.
More than sports, the Games will also include over 120inclusive offers from the Berlin cultural sector. The official opening tookplace on June 10 at the Humboldt Forum.
Cultural institutions from all over Berlin join forces to offer anextraordinary programme that reflects the spirit of inclusion and diversitythat the Games stand for, till June 25.
The programme is an important part of the Special OlympicsFestival, which will also feature great events of music, shows and danceat the Neptunbrunnen; exhibitors, workshops, street food and activities inthe Sommergarten of Messe Berlin; and highlight events of varioussport try-outs, concert evenings and Fête de la Musique at theBrandenburger Tor.
Special Olympics is the world's largest sports movement for peoplewith intellectual disabilities, with more than 5 million athletes in 174countries, and is officially recognised by the International Olympics Committee.
The tournament takes place every two years and alternatebetween Summer and Winter Games, a schedule similar to the Olympics and Paralympics./.
Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have received enthusiastic support from the mayor and residents of Kokubunji city, Tokyo - one of the "host town" of Vietnam at the Paralympics as there is one more day left before the beginning of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Tokyo Paralympics).
Swimmers Trinh Thi Bich Nhu and Vo Thanh Tung will be the first Vietnamese athletes to compete at the first official competition day of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games on August 25.
The delegation of Vietnamese athletes with disabilities has obtained successes beyond expectations at the 12th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled to officially wrap up in Cambodia on late June 9.
A standout feature this year is “Manga Fest 2025”, showcasing celebrated comic titles and also offering author meet-and-greets, cosplay performances, and other interactive activities.
The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
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 Vietnamese contingent to the Special Olympics World Games at the HCM City's Tan Son Nhat Airport before leaving for Berlin, Germany. (Photo: VPSC) 
