Local Students Learn Tech Skills at U.S. Embassy Robotics Camp

Forty-six Vietnamese students learned to build and program robots, and studied 3D printing techniques at the U.S. Embassy 2018 Robotics Camp from July 16 – 20, 2018.  The U.S. Embassy’s American Center and the GreenAms Robotics Team organized the camp where participants also learned about how robotics can advance economic development.

During the camp, students, aged 10 to 14, built and programmed robots using Lego Mindstorms EV3 robotics kits. At the end of the camp, the students demonstrated new skills by competing to accomplish a series of obstacle challenges with their robots.
 
“The American Center organized this summer camp to inspire Vietnamese teens to study science and technology and spur innovation.  By fostering an innovative learning environment that connects and excites students to discover, the American Center hopes to nurture talent and a positive attitude in STEM fields in the long term to help Vietnam’s economic development,” said Fenghua Wang, Regional Public Engagement Officer at the U.S. Embassy Hanoi.
 
The U.S. Embassy Robotics Camp 2018 is one of many free programs the American Center offers for local residents to learn skills in English, soft skills, entrepreneurship, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

Minh loses in semi-finals of Singapore Badminton Open

Nguyễn Tiến Minh. — Photo zing.vn

Việt Nam’s No 1 badminton player Nguyễn Tiến Minh is out of the Singapore Badminton Open 2018, losing in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Minh, world No 73, was beaten by Hsu Jen Hao of Chinese Taipei, 15-21, 11-21 after 79 minutes which marked a record time in Super Series competition system.

“I tried my best but my rival played better. I thank every one for supporting me. I hope next time I will shine in other prestigious events,” said HCM City-born Minh.

Earlier, he defeated Ihsan Maulana Mustofa of Indonesia 21-15, 21-15 in just 39 minutes in the quarter-finals.

After this tournament, Minh will compete in the upcoming World Badminton Championship in China. 

Sài Gòn FC beat Cần Thơ at V.League 1

Sài Gòn FC vs Cần Thơ in the 20th round of the V.League 1 yesterday. Sài Gòn FC beat Cần Thơ 3-1. – Photo vietnamnet.vn

Sài Gòn FC beat Cần Thơ 3-1 in the 20th round of the V.League 1 yesterday at Cần Thơ Stadium in the southern province of Cần Thơ yesterday.

Sài Gòn move to 11th place in the rankings with 19 points, while Cần Thơ fall to the bottom with 17 points.

Both sides were cautious in the first half, which finished goalless.

After the break, Cần Thơ’s Hoàng Vissai allowed Quốc Phương to open the scoring with a header in the 57th minute.

Cần Thơ fought back, but naturalised midfielder Vissai conceeded a penalty in the 71st minute,and Ngọc Duy converted for Sài Gòn.

In the 77th minute, Quốc Phương got his name on the scoresheet to make it 3-0.

Cần Thơ’s Wander Luiz got a late consolation.

Today, the 20th round will continue with Sông Lam Nghệ An vs Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, Bình Dương vs Đà Nẵng, Nam Định vs Quảng Ninh and Thanh Hóa vs Hà Nội. 

VFF announces 30 players for Vinaphone Cup 2018

Goalkeeper Bùi Tiến Dũng. – Photo zing.vn

The Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) yesterday announced the list of 30 U23 footballers in preparation for the International Vinaphone Cup 2018, to be held at Mỹ Đình National Stadium from August 3 to 7.

Among them, four players aged over 23 were selected by head coach Park Hang-seo as per the rules of the Olympic-style tournament.

The team will gather in Hà Nội on Monday to train before the tournament, and Bình Dương before heading to the Asian Games (ASIAD) on August 11.  

The tournament is sponsored by Việt Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT).

Speaking at the announcement ceremomy, Lê Hoài Anh, secretary in chief of VFF said this was the first time VNPT had worked with VFF as the main sponsor of an international football event.

“This tournament is a significant chance for the U23 team to play before ASIAD 18, held in Indonesia,” he said.

Head coach Park Hang-seo noted the importance of this tournament, “In this tournament, I will give an opportunity to all players, and evaluate their potential before making the final decision. ASIAD is totally different from the final round of Asia U23. All teams are allowed to use three players aged over 23, so they will be much stronger than Asia U23. Our first goal is to win in the qualification round.”

Besides U23 Việt Nam, the tournament also has 3 visiting teams including U23 Oman, U23 Palestine and defending Asian champions U23 Uzbekistan.

List of Việt Nam’s U23 team

Goalkeepers: Nguyễn Văn Hoàng (Sài Gòn FC), Bùi Tiến Dũng (FLC Thanh Hóa), Đặng Văn Lâm (Hải Phòng). 

Defenders: Huỳnh Tấn Sinh (Quảng Nam FC), Trần Đình Trọng, Đỗ Duy Mạnh, Nguyễn Thành Chung, Đoàn Văn Hậu (Hà Nội FC), Bùi Tiến Dũng, Trịnh Văn Lợi (Hải Phòng).

Midfielders: Phạm Đức Huy, Đỗ Hùng Dũng (Hà Nội FC), Lương Xuân Trường, Triệu Việt Hưng, Lê Phạm Thành Long (Hải Phòng), Nguyễn Phong Hồng Duy, Vũ Văn Thanh, Lê Văn Sơn (HAGL), Hoàng Minh Tuấn (Nam Định), Phạm Xuân Mạnh (SLNA), Nguyễn Trọng Đại (Viettel).

Strikers: Nguyễn Văn Quyết (Hà Nội FC), Nguyễn Quang Hải (Hà Nội FC), Nguyễn Văn Toàn, Nguyễn Công Phượng (HAGL), Hà Đức Chinh (SHB Đà Nẵng), Nguyễn Anh Đức, Nguyễn Tiến Linh (B.Bình Dương), Trần Minh Vương (HAGL), Phan Văn Đức (SLNA). — VNS

Thang Long Warriors defeat Hochiminh City Wings by Jetstar

Quinton Doggett (4) competes with Jaywuan Hill at VBA League 2018. — Photo Courtesy of organisers

Defending champion Thang Long Warriors showed their true grit again as they beat Hochiminh City Wings by Jetstar in the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League 2018 at Hà Nội National University of Education Gymnasium on Thursday.

The champions ruled the match from the off quickly nothing up a lead of 16-12. After the break the game was much tighter and at half-time the score was 30-31.

Jaywuan Hill dominated in Q3 for the Warriors to chalk up 11 points and the game finished 82-71 to the home side.

Thang Long Warriors will meet Danang Dragons at 5th military region Gymnasium on July 21 and Hochiminh City Wings by Jetstar will face Cantho Catfish on July 24 at Cần Thơ Gymnasium.

In another match, Cantho Catfish beat Saigon Heat 86-78 at home.

Cantho Catfish will face Hochiminh City Wings by Jetstar at Cần Thơ Gymnasium on July 24 and Saigon Heat meets Hanoi Buffaloes at CIS Gymnasium on July 22. 

Goalkeeper shines in goalless draw

Sanna Khánh Hòa and Hải Phòng could only manage a goalless draw yesterday — Photo thethao247.vn

Sanna Khánh Hòa and Hải Phòng both failed to score in their Premier League clash yesterday.

The game was held at the Nha Trang Stadium in Khánh Hòa Province.

Khánh Hòa controlled the game in the first half in front of their home fans, but still couldn’t manage to find the net.

They created many chances to have the opener but goalkeeper Đặng Văn Lâm of Hải Phòng was on top form, justifying his call up the Việt Nam national team for the Asian Games to be held in Indonesia next month.

After the break, host coach Võ Đình Tân changed his tactics in search of an opener, but it was Lâm on top form to keep the scores level.

With his impressive performances for Hải Phòng, Lâm is expected to be No 1 choice of South Korean coach Park Hang-seo for Việt Nam U23 team at the upcoming Asian Games in which Việt Nam will face Japan, Pakistan and Nepal in Group D.

On Saturday, Hà Nội FC came from behind to beat V.League 1’s runners-up FLC Thanh Hóa 3-2 at the Thanh Hóa Stadium.

With this win, the capital team top the league with 51 points, 17 points ahead of Sanna Khánh Hòa.

Thanh Hóa are in the fourth place, 21 points behind Hà Nội.

Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm of Hà Nội is confident that his team will win the title.

“We will win the league because as usual, teams only need 48 or 50 points, they will lift the trophy,” said Nghiêm.

Elsewhere, Sông Lam Nghệ An defeated Hoàng Anh Gia Lai 3-1, Bình Dương crushed Đà Nẵng 4-1 while Nam Định tied with Quảng Nam 1-1.