Vietnamese swimmer wins silver at Military World Games in China
Vietnamese female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien bagged a silver medal at the CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Games 2019 in Wuhan, China on October 20.
Vietnamese female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien bags a silver medal at the CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Games 2019 in Wuhan, China. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien bagged a silvermedal at the CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Games 2019 inWuhan, China on October 20.
Viên of the Military team finished second in the women’s 400m medley with atime of 4:44.62. Fantine Lesaffre of France took the gold medal with a time of4:37.91, while Yang Chang of China bagged bronze with a time of 4:46.77.
She will continue to take part in the 200m, 800m freestyle, 100m backstroke and200m medley.
She is now a stranger to medals this competition. In 2015, Viên took one goldin the women’s 200m medley, one silver in the 800m freestyle and one bronze inthe 200m backstroke.
Vietnam sent 32 players to compete in the Games in athletics, gymnastics,shooting, wrestling, boxing, tennis and swimming.
The tournament, which is one of the largest multidisciplinary organisations inthe world, will conclude on October 27./.
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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.
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Vietnamese female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien bags a silver medal at the CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Games 2019 in Wuhan, China. (Photo: VNA) 
