After its merger, Ho Chi Minh City has become a sprawling coastal megacity that includes Binh Duong and the beach area known as Ba Ria–Vung Tau, ideally positioned to boost various sectors, notably marine and water sports.

Vietnamese runners dominated the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2025 in Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai province, which took place from September 19-21 with the participation of trail runners from 47 countries and territories.

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

A month after her suspension at the 2025 U21 World Championship, Dang Thi Hong remains at the center of controversy, with the Vietnam Volleyball Federation still seeking clarity from FIVB.

Vietnam’s national football team has slipped one spot in the FIFA World Rankings for September 2025, despite not playing any official matches during the period.

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.

The 2025/26 football season has just begun, yet Vietnamese football is once again clouded by the same dark patterns of the past: club dissolution and withdrawals.

The PPA Tour Asia - MB Vietnam Cup 2025 will bring global champions to Da Nang from Sept 30 to Oct 4.

Phan Hien and Thu Huong bring home a historic WDSF medal, marking a first for Vietnam in this international category.

Vietnam’s top middle blocker Bich Thuy is likely heading to Japan for the 2025-26 volleyball season after a successful stint in South Korea.

Vietnamese fighter Truong Cao Minh Phat delivered a stunning performance by defeating Ireland’s kickboxing champion Aaron Clarke at the Vietnam MMA Championship on the evening of September 13 in Hanoi.

On the afternoon of September 14, Nguyen Thuy Linh was unable to defend her title at the Vietnam Open 2025, falling to Chinese shuttler Cai Yanyan in the final match.

Dang Thi Hong has been banned from all official domestic volleyball tournaments, while Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen now faces potential complications as the Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) introduces stricter eligibility rules.

Facing an indefinite suspension, Dang Thi Hong shifts focus to coaching and education, possibly ending her playing career at just 19.

The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour Asia–Vietnam will take place in the central beach city of Da Nang from September 30 to October 4.

The LION Championship 26 (LC26) will take place at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on September 13, with the spotlight on the debut of World WBC Muay Thai Champion Truong Cao Minh Phat.

Vietnam secures sixth straight AFC U23 finals berth, but performance issues remain unresolved.

The Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2025 officially kicked off on September 9 at Nguyen Du Gymnasium in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together nearly 300 players from 20 countries and territories.

Vietnam edged out Yemen 1-0 in the final match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers held at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on September 9 evening.

Efforts to reform policy and boost athlete welfare may signal a turning point for professional sports in Vietnam.