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Vietnamese athletes in good spirits ahead of ASIAD 20

Vietnamese athletes are gearing up for the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD) set to take place in Japan at the end of next year.

Vietnam crushed 4-0 by Malaysia’s dominant naturalized squad

Malaysia dominate with naturalized squad, Vietnam look to regroup for 2026 return leg.

Vietnam reaps first win at 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship

Held by the ASEAN Football Federation, the 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship features eight regional teams split into two groups, with matches played across four stadiums in Ho Chi Minh City through June 18.

Malaysia coach defends naturalized players ahead of Vietnam showdown

Malaysia’s head coach Peter Cklamovski has strongly defended his naturalized players amid public criticism, affirming their passion and commitment to helping the team defeat Vietnam at Bukit Jalil Stadium on June 10.

Vietnam grouped with Thailand in 2025 AFF Women's Championship

The Vietnam women’s national football team has been drawn into Group A of the 2025 AFF Women’s Championship alongside regional rivals Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia, setting up a highly anticipated group-stage clash.

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball enters world top 30 after AVC victory

After a 3-0 triumph over Chinese Taipei, Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team received exhilarating news: for the first time ever, they have broken into the world’s top 30 rankings and now stand fourth in Asia.

Golfers tee up for national championship titles

The Vietnam Amateur Open (VAO) 2025 and Vietnam Ladies Amateur Open (VLAO) 2025, two of the most imports golf tournaments of the year, will take place in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

National strategy for women’s football development unveiled

The strategy focuses on professionalising women’s football at all levels, from domestic competitions and clubs to the national team, enhancing match quality, inspiring younger generations, developing female coaches and referees.

Nearly 100 chess players compete at Quang Ninh int’l grandmaster tournament

The second Quang Ninh GM/IM/FM Chess Tournament 2025 draws nearly 100 players from nine countries – India, Russia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and host Vietnam.

Some 1,500 Koreans to join Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2025

The Halong Bay Heritage Marathon is an official race under the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), with a certified international-standard course.

Vietnamese shooters to compete in ISSF World Cup Munich

Pham Quang Huy and Trinh Thu Vinh will each participate in three events at the tournament.

60 world golf legends to compete at Vietnam Legends Championship

This year's Vietnam Legends Championship international golf tournament is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 25 to 30 as part of a longer series of golf-related events in the city.

Coach Kim vows to keep Vietnam’s decade-long dominance over Malaysia

Despite changes in the rival squad, Vietnam’s coach eyes all three points in away match.

Muaythai fighters win four golds from world championships

Vietnam arrived home with four golds from the IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2025 on June 1.

Players ready for match against Malaysia in 2027 AFC Asian Cup’s qualifier

Coach Kim Sang-sik has called up 23 players for a training camp in Hanoi in readiness for the match.

Vietnam’s striker crisis deepens as Cong Phuong exits with injury

Vietnam striker Cong Phuong has withdrawn from training camp due to a foot injury, missing the crucial match against Malaysia.

Cao Quang Vinh excited to don Vietnam national team jersey

Newcomer Cao Quang Vinh expressed his excitement after being called up by head coach Kim Sang Sik to join the Vietnam national team for the upcoming Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Malaysia.

Vietnam U16 stuns Saudi Arabia with comeback and sublime free-kick

A spectacular free-kick by Nguyen Luc sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Vietnam U16 over Saudi Arabia at the CFA Team China 2025 tournament.

Vietnamese runners secure silver medal at Asian Championships

Meanwhile, in another class, SEA Games champion Nguyen Trung Cuong set a new national record when he competed in the men's 3,000m steeplechase.

AVC Nations Cup 2025: Vietnam names volleyball squad, eyes title

Head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet has officially confirmed the 14-player roster for the Vietnam women’s volleyball team as they prepare for the 2025 AVC Nations Cup, with the clear goal of claiming the championship title.