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Vietnam win 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament

Vietnam 1 captured the title at the 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament after edging Thailand 1 in a thrilling final at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Lam Dong province on August 16.

Pickleball World Cup 2026 gets underway in Da Nang

The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicked off in Da Nang on August 16 with the official draw, setting the stage for a global showdown featuring more than 5,000 athletes from 81 countries and territories.

Vietnam put one foot in ASEAN Cup final after Malaysia win

Vietnam broke a 16-year away hoodoo against Malaysia with a 2-0 win that leaves Kim Sang Sik’s side within touching distance of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament draws 16 teams

The 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament opened at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Tien Thanh ward, Lam Dong province, on August 14, bringing together 16 teams from seven countries.

Kim Sang Sik keeps Malaysia guessing ahead of ASEAN Cup showdown

Vietnam bring tactical unpredictability into their ASEAN Cup semifinal with Malaysia, but injuries, home advantage and an unfamiliar pitch could complicate the first leg.

Vietnam ready for Malaysia test as Kim fine-tunes winning formula

Vietnam have departed for Malaysia ahead of the first leg of their ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal, carrying the confidence of defending champions, a near full-strength squad and growing tactical flexibility under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Hanoi Police FC make history with first AFC Champions League Elite berth

CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) have booked a historic place among Asia’s leading clubs after defeating Adelaide United 2-0, a victory coach Mano Polking called a source of pride for Vietnamese football.

Vietnam football mourns former national team coach Phan Thanh Hung

Former Vietnam national team head coach Phan Thanh Hung has died at 66 after a prolonged battle with serious illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across Vietnamese football.

Vietnam bring formidable numbers into ASEAN Cup semifinal with Malaysia

Vietnam enter the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals with 74 shots, 13 goals and just one conceded, but Malaysia promise a tougher test of the defending champions’ credentials.

Vietnam women's volleyball team names squad for 2026 Asian Championship

Head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet has officially announced the 14-player Vietnam women's volleyball squad for the 2026 Asian Championship.

Vietnam hold upper hand over Malaysia ahead of ASEAN Cup semifinals

Unbeaten in the group stage and dominant against Malaysia for more than a decade, defending champions Vietnam head into the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals as favorites - but coach Kim Sang Sik still has selection and finishing puzzles to solve.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team slump to three straight regional defeats

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team has endured a forgettable run, suffering comprehensive defeats against regional rivals. What has gone wrong?

Vietnam's 22-match unbeaten run draws praise from RoK media

Vietnam's national football team has drawn strong praise from the Republic of Korea (RoK) media for its 22-match unbeaten run under head coach Kim Sang Sik, which has propelled the team into the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Hanoi opens international martial arts festival

The 2026 Hanoi International Martial Arts Festival opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on August 7, featuring spectacular performances by martial artists and kungfu masters from different countries and regions.

Vietnam lose to Philippines, SEA V.Cup title hopes all but over

Vietnam’s women suffered a second straight SEA V.Cup defeat as the Philippines came from a set down to win 3-1, leaving Vietnam’s title hopes all but over.

Vietnam beat Cambodia to top Group A and reach semifinals

Vietnam wrapped up the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage in style, beating Cambodia 3-1 to finish top of Group A and stretch their remarkable unbeaten run to 22 matches.

Vietnam women's national football team to begin run-up to ASIAD 2026

The Vietnam women’s national football team will kick off training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi on August 7 as they gear up for the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD), the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced.

Kim Sang Sik vows strong Vietnam lineup despite Cambodia's injury setbacks

Kim Sang Sik targets victory over Cambodia as Vietnam seek momentum before the ASEAN Cup semifinals despite planned squad rotation.

Vietnam's ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule, results and Group A standings

Vietnam are on the verge of reaching the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals after an unbeaten start, with only Cambodia standing between the defending champions and top spot in Group A.

Vietnam salvages thrilling draw against Thailand in futsal

Vietnam produced an inspired second-half comeback from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against host Thailand at the Continental Championship Thailand 2026, completing the tournament unbeaten with three wins and one draw.