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Vietnamese team wins phygital basketball title at Games of Future in Russia

Vietnam’s Thang Long Warriors surprisingly won the trophy of the Games of the Future 2024's phygital basketball invitational event on February 27 in Kazan, Russia.
Vietnamese team wins phygital basketball title at Games of Future in Russia ảnh 1Vietnam’s Thang Long Warriors win the trophy of the Games of the Future 2024. (Photo: Thang Long Warriors). 
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s Thang Long Warriorssurprisingly won the trophy of the Games of the Future 2024's phygitalbasketball invitational event on February 27 in Kazan, Russia.

The Vietnamese team defeated Libertadores Phygital from Venezuela35-31 in the thrilling final to become the champions in their first time takingpart in a new format tournament. It featured a digital section where athletesplayed NBA 2K, a basketball simulation video game, and a physical part wherethey competed in the traditional 2v2 basketball match. The team with higher pointsafter two games would be the winner.

In the first one, Nguyen Anh Hao and Pham Nhat Thai Quang weremasters of the game as they quickly went ahead to lead 5-0, extending to 12-3before wrapping up at 20-8.

The big-gap lead was an advantage for the Vietnamese in the secondgame where Venezuelan players took the domination. Bigger, taller and stronger,El Bebe, La Roca and El Ciclon overshadowed the physical basketball. They led14-4 and 23-13, which helped them narrow the aggregate score at 33-31.

However, they made their seventh mistake of the match and theWarriors were given two free throws that youngster Thai Quang successfullyscored to make 15-23 for his side.

With just seconds left, the Libertadores could do nothing and lost35-31. "We are extremely happy and proud to become the champion of thetournament with the unusual platform in our first time taking part," Quangsaid.

"Our big thanks to the managers of the club and VIRESA(Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association) and many fans whocared and supported us during the event. We appreciated that people allowed usto play and helped us win," he added.

The Warriors were the unbeaten team at the event.

Before the final, the Warriors beat Cuban representative Adec26-25 in the semi-finals. The Warriors won 20-7 in the NBA 2K and lost 6-19 inthe physical basketball. The 26-26 draw pushed them to the free throws whichthe Warriors won 6-5 and walked to the final.

In the group round, the Vietnamese side won over the New House ofthe hosts and Oguzhan Generation of Turkmenistan.

The Games of the Future 2024, the pinnacle of phygital sportsworldwide and the combination of physical and digital skills, is ongoing untilMarch 3.

About 2,000 athletes have showcased their superior skills in 21disciplines such as battle of robots, Dota 2, Warface, phygital skateboarding,phygital hockey, phygital football, cybathletics and indoor cycling.

A huge bonus of 10 million USD is up for outstanding teams towin./.
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Bilingual book, exhibition honour Ho Chi Minh’s legacy

Under the Politburo's Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, issued on January 7, 2026, culture is defined as the spiritual foundation of society, an important endogenous resource, a driver of socio-economic development and a source of national soft power. In the new era, cultural values are expected to permeate all aspects of life, serving as a foundation, resource, catalyst and regulatory force for the country’s rapid and sustainable development.

Designed as a continuous artistic journey, the event paired two generations of pianists in a musical dialogue intended to foster connection, dialogue and mutual understanding while deepening the Vietnam-Poland comprehensive partnership.

The triumph marked a breakthrough moment for Vietnamese Free Fire esports, with SECRET WAG becoming the first Vietnamese squad to lift an FFWS SEA trophy on home soil. The result underscored the rising stature and growing competitiveness of Vietnam’s esports scene in Southeast Asia.

The exhibition showcased more than 20 works by five Vietnamese artists – Trinh Minh Tien, Do Hiep, Tran Ngoc Anh, Trinh Tuan and Cong Kim Hoa – representing different generations and artistic styles.

Making its debut at the Asian Pop Culture Festival (APCF), the largest event of its kind ever staged in Paris, Vietnam featured around 10 booths, including six dedicated to food and several others highlighting the nation’s cultural heritage.

Grandmaster Le Tuan Minh is the first Vietnamese representative at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 in Saudi Arabia in November.

Located about 3km southeast of Hoi An and 31km from central Da Nang, the village stretches along the banks of the Hoai, Thu Bon and De Vong rivers. Combined with the area’s tropical climate, the waterways nurture a thriving nipa palm ecosystem rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty. ​

The festival, an annual cultural and tourism event in Ho Chi Minh City, serves as an opportunity to promote the agricultural products and distinctive culture of the Mekong Delta to domestic and international visitors.

Many attendees expressed surprise and admiration upon learning about “dan bau” – an instrument widely regarded as a symbol of Vietnamese traditional music.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Van Bay extended greetings to the local Buddhist community and acknowledged the important contributions made by the city chapter of the VBS and followers to local socio-economic development.

Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Supreme Patriarch of the VBS Patronage Council, called on Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, and followers to continue serving society with mindfulness and compassion, uphold the noble traditions of Vietnamese Buddhism, and spread the light of kindness to foster a better life for all.

The opening night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival-DIFF 2026 officially sparked a six-night fireworks festival from May 30 to July 11.

Among the highlights are the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) Asian Championship and the WDSF World Ranking Events, which will gather about 4,000 athletes from 37 countries and regions in the largest dancesport competition ever staged in Vietnam.

In recent years, many localities across the Dong Van Karst Plateau have strengthened efforts to integrate traditional culture preservation into schools. "Khen" performances, linen weaving, folk songs and traditional games are gradually becoming more familiar once again to younger generations.

The Vietnam Highlands Trail 2027 will feature five distances: 5km, 10km, 20km, 50km and 100km. The routes will take runners through various terrains typical of the Central Highlands, including four well-known mountain peaks – LangBiang, Bidoup, Pinhatt and Nui Voi.

Films for children and the public will be screened nationwide through mobile cinema teams and the FPT Play online entertainment platform. Direct screenings will also be held in the central province of Quang Ngai, which will host the opening ceremony of the film week.

Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang said the vegetarian food festival is being held for the third time with an increasingly expanded scale, bringing together hotels, restaurants, and pagodas to strengthen community connections through the spirit of compassion and sharing, and enrich the city’s cultural and tourism activities.

During the five-day programme, organisers will screen a total of 14 films, including three Swedish feature films and 11 Vietnamese animated films for children under the age of 16.

The “Indonesia – Vietnam Art Dialogue” exhibition showcases around 30 paintings in various media, including oil and acrylic painting, watercolour and lacquer, featuring diverse styles of impressionism, abstraction, surrealism and realism.