Vietnam-Laos sport exchange programme held in Vientiane
More than 250 athletes from Lao ministries and departments as well as Vietnamese representative offices and businesses compete in football, badminton and Chinese chess during the three-day event.
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| A friendly sport exchange programme between Vietnam and Laos wrapped up in Vientiane on August 8. Photo: Vietnamese Embassy |
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| Sixteen teams with over 250 athletes from Lao ministries and departments as well as Vietnamese representative offices and businesses competed in football, badminton and Chinese chess during the three-day event. Photo: VNA |
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| The event further tightens the close-knit relations between the two countries as well as helps young generations understand better about the bilateral special solidarity. |
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| The exchange featured a series of activities: football, badminton and Chinese chess. |
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| The team wins first prize. |
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| The closing ceremony at August 8 evening. |
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