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Traditional martial arts festival to welcome 16 international delegations

The ninth Vietnam International Traditional Martial Arts Festival will welcome 16 foreign martial arts delegations from nine countries and 43 domestic teams when it takes place in Gia Lai province from August 2 to 5.

Can Vietnam turn confidence into another ASEAN Cup triumph?

Vietnam begins its ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense against Timor-Leste on July 24, with head coach Kim Sang Sik taking a confident, versatile squad to Thailand.

Vietnam settle into Chonburi for ASEAN Cup title defence

Vietnam's national football team has arrived in Chonburi, Thailand, where it will have four days to prepare for its opening match against Timor-Leste at the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam seeded with Japan and South Korea for ASIAD 2026 draw

Vietnam has been placed in the top seeding pot for the men's football tournament at ASIAD 2026, giving the team a significant advantage ahead of the group-stage draw.

Vietnam enters ASEAN Cup with confidence but questions remain

Vietnam heads into the ASEAN Cup 2026 on the back of an impressive unbeaten preparation campaign, yet head coach Kim Sang Sik knows his side still has important issues to resolve before beginning its title defense.

Imperial Citadel to host Hanoi's first martial arts festival

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long will be transformed into an open-air martial arts stage when Hanoi hosts its first International Martial Arts Festival in August 2026.

Vietnam's ASEAN Cup plan is bigger than a strongest lineup

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to approach the ASEAN Cup without relying on a fixed starting lineup, placing greater emphasis on tactical flexibility.

The Cong Viettel retain foreign duo for V.League title bid

The Cong Viettel have officially extended the contracts of Brazilian midfielders Wesley Nata and Paulinho Martin as the club strengthens its squad for the 2026/27 season with ambitions of winning the V.League 1 title.

Vietnamese athlete moves closer to top of dancesport world

When Vietnamese dancesport athlete Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen stepped off the floor in Bremen, Germany, she carried more than a silver medal.

Vietnam unveils strongest lineup ahead of ASEAN Cup 2026

Head coach Kim Sang Sik fielded what is widely regarded as Vietnam's strongest starting lineup during a friendly against South Korea's Gangwon FC, as preparations continue for the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam finishes runner-up at Audition Grand Esports 2026

The Vietnamese Audition esports community erupted in celebration on July 12 as the national team secured the runner-up position at Audition Grand Esports 2026, following two days of highly competitive matches.

Vietnam's youth dominate at 2026 Asian Dancesport Championships

Vietnam's young dancesport athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Dancesport Championships, highlighted by teenage sensation Hoang Misaki and a string of gold medals.

Vietnam end Korea camp unbeaten, set sights on ASEAN Cup defence

Vietnam completed a perfect training camp in South Korea with a 2-1 comeback victory over Gangwon FC, as head coach Kim Sang Sik wrapped up the team's experimental phase ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

FIFA weighs 64-team World Cup, boosting Vietnam's qualification hopes

Vietnam's hopes of reaching a first FIFA World Cup could receive a boost if FIFA approves another expansion of the tournament.

Vietnam face final test against Gangwon FC before ASEAN Cup

Vietnam's final warm-up match in South Korea is expected to reveal just how far Kim Sang Sik's squad has progressed ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vichayada Raemmuang claims Vietnam's premier junior golf title

Thailand's Vichayada Raemmuang captured the 10th Vietnam Junior Open title after a composed final-round performance at Silk Path Dong Trieu Golf & Country Club.

Gangwon FC to provide Vietnam's biggest test before ASEAN Cup

After back-to-back wins over lower-division South Korean clubs, Vietnam will face K League 1 side Gangwon FC in what is expected to be the team's toughest test before returning home.

Vietnam's Duong Thuy Vi claims World Taolu Cup gold

Vietnam's Duong Thuy Vi won her first-ever gold medal at the 2026 World Taolu Cup after delivering a standout performance in the women's qiangshu event.

Ninh Binh hosts 13th Southeast Asian Karate Championships

The 13th Southeast Asian Karate Championships 2026 opened in the northern province of Ninh Binh on July 8, bringing together nearly 700 officials, coaches, referees and athletes from all 11 Southeast Asian countries.

Runners to check in at Con Dao's first ever trail race

Con Dao Spirit HTV BCONS 2026 Trail Running will be a unique event that connects sport, history, culture, nature and meaningful social welfare activities.