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15 Vietnamese players compete at 6th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships

A 15-member Vietnamese chess team is competing at the 6th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships, taking place from November 2 to 10 in the Philippines.

Vietnamese athletes undergo training in France to prepare for Olympics

The training since October 2 is part of a sports cooperation agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Francophone Association for Sport (AFS).

FIFA features Vietnam's Xuan Son and Quang Hai with football legends

Vietnamese football fans were thrilled when FIFA spotlighted Xuan Son and Quang Hai in a Halloween post alongside legends like Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe, and Zidane.

Vietnam must improve now, not wait for FIFA’s ruling on Malaysia

Vietnam shouldn't rely on a potential FIFA forfeit for Malaysia - change is needed now.

Nguyen Xuan Son called up to national team after 10-month injury

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son has been recalled to the Vietnam national football team by head coach Kim Sang Sik after nearly a year recovering from a serious leg injury.

Thailand FA apologizes to Vietnam for flag mistake at futsal draw

The Thai football body expressed regret and pledged to prevent future errors after showing the wrong Vietnamese flag during a regional event.

Thailand apologizes after showing wrong flag for Vietnam at ASEAN futsal event

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially protested a serious incident involving the incorrect display of Vietnam’s national flag during the draw ceremony for the 2025 ASEAN U19 and U16 Futsal Championships held in Thailand.

Over 250 players compete in Vietnam badminton tournament

As many as 253 top players from 18 countries and territories are competing in the qualifying round of the “Felet Vietnam International Series 2025”, which officially began in Bac Ninh province on October 28.

U22 Vietnam tipped for SEA Games glory and AFC U23 breakthrough

With a strong squad at his disposal, coach Kim Sang Sik is expected to make bold changes to help U22 Vietnam pursue twin goals at the SEA Games and the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

Vietnam’s Thanh Duy shatters record, wins Youth ASIAD gold

Nguyen Thanh Duy made history for Vietnamese sports by breaking the Asian youth record in the clean and jerk event, securing the nation’s first gold medal at the 2025 Youth ASIAD.

U22 Vietnam faces fierce battle for SEA Games 33 roster spots

The race for a place in Vietnam’s U22 squad for the 33rd SEA Games is more intense than ever, as head coach Kim Sang Sik oversees a roster packed with depth, experience, and ambition.

Overseas Vietnamese players face slim chances for SEA Games 33

Coach Kim Sang Sik remains open to Vietnamese-origin talent, but securing a spot in the final U22 Vietnam squad remains uncertain.

Southeast Asia’s World Cup dreams unravel amid coaching chaos

Southeast Asian football, once brimming with ambition for the 2026 World Cup, is now in disarray as Indonesia and Thailand part ways with their head coaches, and Malaysia faces FIFA sanctions.

Vietnam locks in NBA broadcasts until 2028 with FPT Play deal

Basketball fans in Vietnam will keep watching the NBA live as FPT Play extends its exclusive rights through the 2027/28 season.

Nearly 300 athletes join Ninh Binh int’l badminton tournament

The LI-NING Vietnam International Series 2025 kicked off in Ninh Binh province on October 21, bringing together nearly 300 athletes.

Vietnam win six golds at 2025 Asian Rowing Championships

The 2025 Asian Rowing Championships concluded in Hai Phong on October 19 with Vietnam’s national rowing team winning six gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, affirming its growing stature in regional rowing.

Vietnamese football team rises to 111th in FIFA rankings

Vietnam’s national team has moved up three spots in the FIFA rankings following two key wins over Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Coach Kim Sang Sik urged to break old habits in team selection

Despite calling up young players, Kim Sang Sik has not yet shown a shift in Vietnam’s lineup strategy.

Vietnam U17 women’s team reach 2026 AFC Asian Cup finals.

The Vietnam U17 women’s football team on October 17 clinched a 1–0 victory over Hong Kong (China), securing their place in the finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup.

Vietnam’s volleyball star Bich Tuyen excluded from SEA Games 33

Vietnam’s top opposite hitter will not compete in SEA Games 33 as the national team reshapes its lineup.