U23 Vietnam has received an encouraging boost ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, being placed in Pot 1 for the men’s football tournament draw.

With the registration deadline passed, Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen is confirmed absent from Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team.

The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) has confirmed that gender verification testing may be conducted at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, raising concerns among athletes and fans.

Gymnasts are working hard to prepare for their high gold-medal target at the 33rd SEA Games, which they see as a strong motivator for their 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD) and 2028 Olympic Games.

With just under six months to go, Vietnam is entering the final phase of athlete selection for SEA Games 33 in Thailand, aiming not only for top-three finish but long-term continental success.

A close battle at the Vietnam Amateur Open secured SEA Games spots for both rising stars.

U22 squad in Pot 1, poised for a strong campaign at SEA Games 33 in Thailand.

Thanh Thuy and other key players from VTV Binh Dien Long An may miss the 2025 Club World Championship as they prepare to chase SEA Games gold with Vietnam’s national team.

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has proposed a completely new competition format for men’s football at the 33rd SEA Games in 2025, potentially putting Vietnam's U22 team at a disadvantage.

Vietnam’s Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) has announced selection tournaments for SEA Games 33 and Asian Games 20. Fighters will compete in key national MMA events in 2025 to earn a spot on the international stage.

Vietnamese cyclists are feeling optimistic as they are preparing for the 33rd SEA Games, following their achievements at the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships held recently in Thailand.