2014 Winter Olympics opens

2014 Winter Olympics opens

(VOVworld) – The 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will occur on Friday in Sochi, Russia, attended by 40,000 guests, including Russia’s President Vladimir Putin
Vietnam Olympic Committee holds its 4th congress

Vietnam Olympic Committee holds its 4th congress

(VOVworld)- The 4th National Congress of the Vietnam Olympic Committee opened in Hanoi on Sunday. The delegates highlighted the Committee’s contributions to enhancing the Party and State’s management...
Vietnam bids to host ASIAD 2019

Vietnam bids to host ASIAD 2019

(VOVworld) – The Government has approved a campaign to host the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Vietnam in 2019. Vietnam will send a dossier to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), establish a...
Vietnam flag hoisted at London 2012 Paralympics

Vietnam flag hoisted at London 2012 Paralympics

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s flag and three others were hoisted at a ceremony held yesterday at London’s Olympic Park to celebrate the attendance of the four countries’ disabled athletes in the...
London Olympics close with spectacular ceremony

London Olympics close with spectacular ceremony

(VOVworld) - The 30th Olympic Games drew to a close Sunday evening with a ceremony of spectacular sights, sounds, and music featuring more than 4,000 performers. The ceremony opened with a parade of...
Letter Box July 25, 2012

Letter Box July 25, 2012

A: Let’s start this week’s Letter Box with an email from a young Bulgarian listener Georgi Bancov. 16 year-old Georgi reported listening to our July 20 broadcast...
Vietnamese flag flies at London Olympics

Vietnamese flag flies at London Olympics

(VOV) - The national flag of Vietnam was hoisted at the Olympic Park in London on July 21, marking the start of Vietnamese athletes’ competitions at the Summer Games