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Vietnam-Laos showdown: Kim Sang Sik and Ha Hyeok Jun’s friendship meets rivalry

Two South Korean coaches will go head-to-head as Vietnam and Laos meet in a crucial qualifier.

Vietnamese gymnastics team targets gold medals at SEA Games 33

The Vietnamese gymnastics team is flipping into action ahead of SEA Games 33 with an aim to land two gold medals.

Vietnam wins triple runner-up titles at world bodybuilding championships

By winning another gold medal in men’s classic bodybuilding on the final competition day, Vietnam concluded the 16th World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Championship 2025 with three runner-up titles.

Le Quang Liem exits 2025 Chess World Cup after dramatic tie-break loss

Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem has officially bowed out of the 2025 Chess World Cup after a heartbreaking tie-break loss to Germany’s Alexander Donchenko.

HCM City women’s team secure second straight win at AFC Champions League

Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Football Club continued their successful run in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 with a 2–0 win over Lion City.

Vietnam claim two chess titles at 2025 Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival

Le Tuan Minh won Vietnam’s two gold medals in chess at the Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, which closed on November 15 in Singapore.

Le Quang Liem holds German grandmaster in intense World Cup showdown

Despite facing a highly difficult position under immense pressure, Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem managed to secure a draw against Alexander Donchenko of Germany in round 5 of the 2025 Chess World Cup.

Vietnam U22 fall short against Uzbekistan in narrow Panda Cup defeat

Against a stronger opponent, Vietnam U22 suffered a narrow 0-1 loss to Uzbekistan U22 in their second match of the Panda Cup 2025 international friendly tournament, held on the afternoon of November 15.

VTV9 to broadcast Europe’s top five football leagues for free

Starting November 2025, Vietnamese football fans will be able to watch five of Europe’s most prestigious football tournaments for free on national television.

Le Quang Liem holds firm against German grandmaster

Vietnam's top chess player Le Quang Liem held Alexander Donchenko to a draw in round 5 of the 2025 World Cup, setting up a dramatic rematch.

Vietnam U22 beat hosts China 1-0 in Panda Cup opener

Vietnam U22 started their Panda Cup 2025 campaign on a high note with a 1-0 victory over host nation China U22, courtesy of a late goal by Pham Minh Phuc.

Vietnamese grandmaster enters World Cup round 5 for the first time

Le Quang Liem has become the first Vietnamese male chess player to reach round 5 of the FIDE World Cup.

Vietnam targets Top 4 at 2025 ASEAN Para Games

Vietnam’s athletes aim to win 40 – 50 gold medals and rank among the top four nations at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games in Thailand next year, according to the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam to host Asian Esports Championships for the first time

Vietnam will host the Asian Esports Championships (ECA 2025) for the first time from November 19–22 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, marking a milestone in the country’s growing presence on the global esports stage.

Vietnam to develop a world-class Olympic sports urban area

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved initial plans to build an Olympic-standard complex in the capital capable of hosting major international sporting events.

Vietnamese-American teen stuns Norrie to claim ATP crown

Learner Tien, the 19-year-old Vietnamese-American sensation, shocked the tennis world by defeating Cameron Norrie to win his first ATP title.

Vietnam leads medal tally at World Vovinam Championship in Bali

Vietnam led the medal tally at the eighth World Vovinam Championship 2025, which concluded on November 7 in Bali, Indonesia.

Vietnam Golden Ball 2025: Full nominee list revealed

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc has emerged as a top contender for the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball, with a strong chance to complete a historic hat-trick of the prestigious award, organized by Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper.

Vietnam football teams learn SEA Games 33 schedule

The organizing committee of SEA Games 33 has released the official match schedule for Vietnam’s national football teams, marking the start of a promising journey toward medal contention at the Southeast Asian Games.

Vietnam squad reshaped: Comeback for Xuan Son

Coach Kim Sang Sik recalls striker Nguyen Xuan Son to the national team, while naturalized midfielder Do Hoang Hen is held back for a future call-up.