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Vietnam women dominate Hong Kong in straight-sets AVC Cup victory

The defending champions continued their strong start to the AVC Nations Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hong Kong (China).

VN U19 suffer heartbreaking loss to Indonesia, semifinal hopes hang by a thread

Vietnam U19's hopes of reaching the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship have been thrown into doubt after a dramatic 2-1 defeat to hosts Indonesia in the final Group A match on June 7.

Vietnam win two golds at Asian beach rowing championships

Vietnam's beach rowing team made a dream debut at the 2026 Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Thailand, returning home with two golds, one silver and one bronze.

Indonesia clash offers Vietnam U19 chance to prove title credentials

Vietnam U19 enter their decisive group-stage clash against Indonesia knowing a draw will secure a semifinal place, but the team has its sights set on much more.

Chess star Le Quang Liem joins Team Flash for Esports World Cup 2026

Vietnam’s top grandmaster Le Quang Liem has announced that he will represent Team Flash (Team Flash VN Chess) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, in a move widely seen as a historic crossover between traditional chess and modern competitive gaming.

Vietnamese canoeist brings home three Asian junior titles

Diep Thi Huong made a hattrick of titles at the 2026 Asian Canoe Sprint Junior and U23 Championships which is ongoing in Kazakhstan.

U19 Vietnam holds advantage ahead of decisive clash with Indonesia

U19 Vietnam remains in complete control of its destiny ahead of the final Group A match, needing only to avoid defeat against Indonesia to book an early place in the ASEAN U19 Championship 2026 semifinals.

Vietnam returns to My Dinh for ASEAN Cup title defense

Vietnam will return to My Dinh Stadium for its ASEAN Cup title defense campaign, marking a homecoming to the venue where the national team celebrated two historic regional championships.

Vietnam U19 cruise past Myanmar 5-0, close in on semi-final spot

Vietnam U19 delivered another dominant display, beating Myanmar 5-0 to strengthen their grip on Group A and move closer to the ASEAN U19 Championship semi-finals.

Vietnam target fourth straight AVC Challenge Cup title

Defending champions Vietnam will begin their quest for a fourth consecutive AVC Challenge Cup title when the tournament gets underway in the Philippines from June 4 to 14, with head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet confident his side can rise to the challenge.

VN women's volleyball team arrives in the Philippines to defend AVC Cup title

The Vietnam women's national volleyball team arrived in the Philippines on the morning of June 4, ready to begin its AVC Cup 2026 campaign with the goal of defending the championship it has won for the past three consecutive editions.

Vietnam U19 confident of beating Myanmar and securing semifinal spot

After defeating Timor-Leste 3-0, Vietnam U19 now faces Myanmar in a match that could all but secure a place in the ASEAN U19 Championship semifinals.

Vietnam U19 beats Timor-Leste but performance leaves questions unanswered

Vietnam U19 opened its ASEAN U19 Championship campaign with a 3-0 win over Timor-Leste, but the performance exposed areas that still require significant improvement.

Hat-trick hero Cong Hau powers VN to winning start at ASEAN U19 Championship

Hoang Cong Hau scored all three goals as Vietnam's U19 team defeated Timor-Leste U19 3-0 to make a perfect start to the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship on June 1.

Vietnam national team: Kim Sang Sik’s most valuable return isn’t a new recruit

Vietnam’s squad depth continues to grow, yet Kim Sang Sik may find his biggest solution in a familiar face returning at exactly the right time.

Vietnam women begin AVC Nations Cup campaign against Lebanon

The AVC Nations Cup 2026 will test Vietnam's title credentials under a tougher format, with every group-stage match carrying significant weight.

Vietnam steps into global dancesport spotlight

Vietnam is set to dance its way onto the international stage this year as it hosts a series of major events under the Vietnam DanceSport Festival 2026, expected to bring thousands of contestants to the country.

Vietnam to host first-ever UTMB World Series race in Da Lat

Vietnam will host a race of the prestigious UTMB World Series for the first time, opening opportunities to put the country’s mountain trails on the global trail running map.

Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi finalizes Vietnam U19 squad for ASEAN tournament

Vietnam U19 head coach Yutaka Ikeuchi has reduced his squad ahead of the team’s departure for Indonesia to compete at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Asian Pickleball Open with $55,000 prize pool

Vietnam’s fast-growing pickleball scene is set for another milestone as Ho Chi Minh City prepares to stage the Asian Open Pickleball Championship 2026.