2016 was a jam-packed action year for sports fans. There was so much to cheer about despite some real heartbreakers. Here’s VOVs list of the 10 best sporting events of 2016, in no particular order.
Shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh brings home the nation’s first historic gold medal from the Rio 2016 Olympics
Weightlifter Le Van Cong claims Vietnam its first Paralympic gold medal
The national futsal team creates an earthquake with its victory over defending champions Japan at the Asian Futsal Finals, securing a spot on the Futsal World Cup line-up
U20 football team earns a berth in the 2017 U20 World Cup
Nguyen Thi Anh Vien swims to gold at the Asian Swimming Championships in Tokyo
Nguyen Thi Mai Hung wins gold at the Asian Individual Blitz Women Chess Championship
The national men’s football team quest for the AFF Cup 2016 title falls short
Vietnam emerges victorious at the 2016 Asian Beach Games with 139 medals, including 52 gold
Ly Hoang Nam climbs to No. 620 in the men’s singles category of the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings
A record 15,000 coaches and athletes participate in the Hoi khoe Phu Dong tournament
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