Asian champion Vo Thanh Tung pocketed a silver in the men’s S1-5 50m backstroke event with a time of 39.76 second, webthethao reported.

Vietnamese swimmer Vo Thanh Tung secures a silver from the World Para Swimming World Series in Singapore on Sunday.

Tung, a leading Vietnamese disabled athlete, won a silver medal at the Paralympic Rio 2016.

Tung’s teammate Ha Van Hiep, finished third in the men’s S4 50m breaststroke in 1:16.14.

The three-day competition saw the participation of more than 160 athletes from 25 countries. It was also a qualifying event for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Singapore was the only Asian nation to host the largest World Series for para swimming, lining up as the 5th hosting country for the 2019 leg. The event will later continue with two more legs in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, between May 30 and June 2, and Berlin, Germany, from June 6-9.

Outstanding athletes, coaches honoured

Outstanding athletes and coaches were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 27, as part of activities marking the 73rd anniversary of Vietnamese Sports Day.

 

Almost 1.3 million USD allocated for head coaches, athletes

A total of 30 billion VND (almost 1.3 million USD) will be invested to help prepare 27 head coaches and 66 athletes for key international contests in the next few years, according to deputy head of the Vietnam Sports Administration Tran Duc Phan.

 

31st SEA Games in Vietnam to draw about 7,000 athletes

The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are scheduled to begin in Vietnam in November 2021, attracting about 7,000 athletes to compete in 36 sports.

 

Outstanding efforts by athletes with disabilities lauded

Despite their physical challenges, Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have striven with outstanding efforts and gained remarkable results at regional and international arenas over the years, bringing glory to the nation.

 

Victory Cup gala honours best athletes, coaches in 2018

Long jumper Bui Thi Thu Thao scored a double triumph at the Victory Cup gala for the best players and coaches of 2018 in Hanoi on February 1, winning the awards for Female Athlete of the Year and Most Favourite Athlete of the Year.

 

Source: VNA