The friendly match took place in a joyful and cordial atmosphere. From the opening minutes, players from both teams demonstrated high enthusiasm and sportsmanship, treating spectators to impressive plays, seamless coordination, and thrilling point chases.
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The Indian Coast Guard personnel, and spectators cheer for the teams. |
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Local leaders shake hands with Vietnamese players in Chennai. |
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The referee briefs the two team captains on match rules. |
Despite the friendly nature of the match, players from both sides competed with high determination, showcasing physical fitness, tactical agility, and precision in every play.
Beyond technical skills, the highlight of the match lay in the spirit of fair play, enthusiastic cheers, and friendly smiles shared by officers and sailors of the two forces and spectators at the venue.
After each play, players exchanged applause, words of encouragement, and warm handshakes, fostering an open and cordial environment.
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The match unfolds with exciting plays. |
Also during the day, the Vietnamese delegation visited cultural and historical landmarks in Chennai, visited the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center and the Regional Marine Pollution Response Center in Chennai, and toured Indian coast guard ship SUJAY.
Through these activities, personnel from the two forces engaged in meaningful exchanges, learning about each other's daily life, culture, and operational routines. The activities also provided an opportunity for both forces to deepen mutual trust and understanding, contributing to practical and effective cooperation between the two sides.
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The two team captains exchange signed volleyballs. |
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Players from both teams demonstrate solidarity and friendship. |
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Teachers and students pose with the Vietnamese volleyball team. |
The working visit of the Viet Nam Coast Guard delegation to India takes place against the backdrop of the robustly developing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and India across multiple fields. Notably, cooperation between maritime law enforcement agencies continues to receive strong focus through practical activities aimed at enhancing joint operational capabilities, sharing experience, and deepening mutual trust, thereby contributing to a peaceful, stable, and secure maritime environment for the benefit of both nations and the international community.
Translated by Hai Son