Velizar Popov, head coach of The Cong Viettel, has been handed a four-match suspension and fined VND20 million (US$820) by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) following a heated confrontation with match officials.

Despite strong backing from Kim Sang Sik, earning a place in the Vietnam national football team squad for the ASEAN Cup 2026 remains a formidable challenge for players from Vietnam U23 national football team.

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially concluded her campaign in Japan after a successful 2025-26 season with Gunma Green Wings, returning home to continue her career with her parent club.

The former Vietnamese swimming star made a remarkable return, dominating multiple events at an international open-water competition.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s ambition to compete for a medal at the Asiad highlights both opportunity and a lingering strategic dilemma.

Vietnam’s futsal team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Indonesia in the semi-finals of the 2026 Southeast Asian futsal championship, missing out on a place in the final despite a determined performance.

Head coach Cristiano Roland has named a 26-player squad for the AFF U17 Championship 2026, set to take place in Indonesia, with the clear objective of competing for the title.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik is considering a shift in personnel strategy for U23 Vietnam ahead of the Asiad tournament scheduled for September in Japan.

Vietnamese powerlifter Le Van Cong secured a silver medal in the men’s under-49kg category at the 2026 Asia–Oceania Para Powerlifting Championships, which is underway in Bangkok, Thailand from April 7 to 12.

Vietnam’s unbeaten streak under Kim Sang-sik impresses, but deeper challenges remain if the team wants to compete at a higher level.

Dang Thanh Duoc secured the first polka-dot jersey after conquering Ngang Pass in stage 7 of the HTV Cup.

Vietnam’s U20 women’s team has secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, marking the second time they have reached this stage.

A dramatic 2-4 defeat to Thailand sees Vietnam lose top spot and face a formidable Indonesia in the semi-finals.

Assistant coach Lee Jung Soo has parted ways with head coach Kim Sang Sik and the Vietnam national team after more than a year of working together.

A blistering sprint reaching 69km/h powered Anton Popov to victory in stage 6 of the Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Cup 2026.

Kim Sang Sik is carrying significant ambition with Vietnam’s national team in the period ahead - and rightly so. But for the South Korean tactician, ambition alone will not be enough without clarity and restraint.

V-League 2025/26 is nearing its conclusion, but risks still threaten Vietnam’s national team plans.

Vietnam’s futsal team delivered a commanding 7-1 victory over Timor Leste, securing an early place in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Futsal Championship.

A late-stage crash involving Nguyen Van Binh overshadowed an otherwise predictable stage 5 at the HCMC Television Cycling Cup 2026, raising concerns over the young rider’s ability to continue.

Vietnam’s national futsal team secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Myanmar in their opening Group A match at the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship on the evening of April 6.