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Vietnam community football project gets AFC Awards

The Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV) project, funded by the Football Association of Norway, won the Best Grassroots Project Award by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Investors buy abandoned land plots to build pickleball courts in Hanoi, HCM City

Experts have noted a search in the suburbs of Hanoi and HCM City to build pickleball courts on abandoned plots.

Vietnam win historic Nomura Cup's double title

Nguyen Anh Minh's stunning performance led Vietnam to a historic triumph in the 30th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Team Championship on October 18 in Hai Phong.

Brazilian Striker Geovane Magno applying for Vietnamese citizenship

Geovane Magno, the former striker for Saigon FC currently playing for Hong Linh Ha Tinh, is applying for Vietnamese citizenship.

Vietnam among Top 5 of AFC women’s club competition mid-season 2024/25 rankings

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the AFC women’s club competition mid-season 2024/25 rankings, with Vietnam being placed in fourth position.

Vietnam golf team clinches historic victory at Asia-Pacific Championship

The Vietnam golf team, led by Nguyen Anh Minh, made history by winning the Asia-Pacific Amateur Team Golf Championship for the first time, finishing three strokes ahead of Japan.

87 Vietnamese pool players banned from participating in WPA tournaments

As many as 245 billiard players, including 87 local cueists, have been banned from participating in tournaments of the World Pool Association (WPA), or those arranged by WPA members, for six months.

Sports development strategy approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving the sports development strategy until 2030 with a vision to 2050, with an aim to promote the sector in a sustainable and professional direction.

Vietnamese athlete finishes seventh at Triple Deca Continous

Vu Phuong Thanh has become the first female Vietnamese athlete in history to complete the toughest triathlon competition in the world Triple Deca Continous.

The story behind a polarising transfer

Two-time Vietnamese Golden Ball winner and national team star Nguyễn Hoàng Đức recently completed his transfer on October 8 from top tier Thể Công Viettel FC to V.League 2 outfit Phù Đổng Ninh Bình, to the surprise and chagrin of Vietnamese fans.

Forward Rafaelson officially granted Vietnamese citizenship

On the afternoon of October 15, forward Rafaelson was granted Vietnamese citizenship at the Department of Justice of Nam Dinh City.

Vietnam’s inconsistent performance raises doubts ahead of AFF Cup 2024

After a string of disappointing results, Coach Kim Sang Sik has yet to stabilize the Vietnam team ahead of the AFF Cup.

Johann Chua triumphs over Ko Pin Yi to win Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2024

Johann Chua of the Philippines defeated Ko Pin Yi 13-7 in the final of the Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2024, securing the championship title and $30,000 prize.

15th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports opens in Vinh Phuc

The 15th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports (SOMS-15) opened in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on October 14, drawing the participation of 70 delegates from ten ASEAN member states, Timor Leste, Japan, China, ASEAN Secretariat and partners.

FIFA pays tribute to Van Quyet as he announces retirement from national team

As FIFA and ASEAN Football honor him, Van Quyet shares his reasons for retiring from Vietnam’s national team, while expressing his hopes for the future.

Philippine trio and Ko Pin Yi advance to semifinals at Hanoi Open 2024

Philippine players have dominated the Hanoi Open 2024, advancing three representatives to the semifinals alongside 'Prince of Pool' Ko Pin Yi.

Vietnamese women’s futsal team secures 11th place in world rankings

Vietnamese women's futsal team has risen two places to reach 11th place in the world with 1120,38 points, according to world football governing body FIFA’s latest global rankings released on October 11.

Precision shooting coach Park Chung-gun receives VN’s Labour Medal

Former national shooting team head coach Park Chung-gun received a Third Class Labour Medal for his decade of dedication to the sport and helping Vietnamese marksmen achieve outstanding results

Vietnamese chess masters take World Cup places after high result at Olympiad

Vietnam have been awarded two places to compete at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) 2025 World Cup in Georgia next July.

HCM City FC advances to AFC Champions League knockout stage

Huynh Nhu continued to shine, scoring a goal to help Ho Chi Minh City FC defeat Odisha FC (India) 3-1 and secure a spot in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League 2024/25.