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Cerberus Esports win historic 2024 PUBG Global Series 3

Vietnamese Cerberus Esports secure 2024 PUBG Global Series 3, the first major championship of PUBG PC in 2024 in Shanghai, China, on May 20-26 with a total prize of US$300,000.

Vietnam earns two slots for AFC Champions League Two

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the nation will have one direct slot, as well as a playoff place, for local teams competing in the AFC Champions League Two in the 2025 to 2026 season.

2,000 people perform yoga at summer festival

A mass yoga performance witnessed the gathering of 2,000 people from 70 clubs nationwide, with the event taking place in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh from May 25 to May 26 as part of the summer yoga festival.

Twenty-seven football players called for FIFA Days

Coach of the national football team Kim Sang Sik has called 27 players for training ahead of FIFA Days in June and the last two matches within the second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification in Asia.

Vietnamese dancers to attend World Championship Latin Senior II in Germany

Athletes Pham Trung Hoa and Nguyen My Trang will represent Vietnam at the World Championship Latin Senior II, organised by World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) on June 1 and 2 in Bremen, Germany, according to the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation.

Vietnam earns gold medal at Aerobic World Cup in Japan

Vietnam won a gold medal in the team of five category at the Aerobic World Cup 2024 in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday.

Duc Minh amazingly triumphs at HCM City World Cup 3-Cushion 2024

Vietnamese billiard player Tran Duc Minh (world #250) clinched a breathtaking victory over his Korean opponent Kim Jun-tae (World #4) in the final match on May 26, becoming the new champion of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 3-Cushion 2024.

Autistic teen aims for grandmaster status

Beating more than 70 strong rivals from 11 countries and regions, Pham Tran Gia Phuc won the 2024 International Grandmasters, International Masters and FIDE Masters Chess Tournament recently held in Quang Ninh Province.

1,300 players compete at National Youth Chess Championships

Nearly 1,300 players from 53 teams nationwide are participating in the 2024 National Youth Chess Championships, that opened in the northern province of Bac Giang on May 25.

Mekong Delta Marathon expected to attract over 10,000 runners

About 10,000 local and foreign athletes are expected to join the fifth Mekong Delta Marathon 2024 themed “Shinning Together” due to take place in Vi Thanh City, the capital of Hau Giang province, on July 6-7.

VFF opens ticket sales for Vietnam and Philippines World Cup qualifier

Ticket prices range from VNĐ200,000 to VNĐ600,000. The VFF will start selling tickets online from May 25 to May 30, or until they sell out. Buyers are expected to receive their tickets by May 30.

VFF appoints three Vietnamese assistants for coach Kim Sang-sik

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially announced the hiring of three Vietnamese assistants to support coach Kim Sang-sik at U23 and the Vietnamese senior team.

Teams from 53 countries come to Binh Dinh for Teqball World Series in June

As many as 131 teams from 53 countries and territories worldwide will compete in Teqball World Series to be held in Quy Nhon city of southcentral coastal Binh Dinh province for the first time from June 6 to 9.

Coach Polking makes debut appearance at Hanoi Police FC

Alexandre Polking, former head coach of Thailand's national team, officially signed a two-year contract with V.League 1 side Hanoi Police FC on May 23.

Le hopes to claim women’s 42km crown at Journey to Lotus Village Marathon

The event is part of the Lotus Village Festival 2024, aimed at promoting the image of Uncle Ho’s homeland and introducing local products and cultural values to domestic and foreign tourists.

Vietnam officially launch 13th ASEAN Schools Games

The 13th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG), a competition where students gather together to shine, has been officially announced during a ceremony on May 22 in Hanoi.

Players from six countries attend Hanoi GM/IM/WGM Chess tournament

A total of 20 chess players from six countries and territories globally are participating in the Hanoi GM/IM/WGM Chess tournament 2024, giving both local and foreign contestants the opportunity to gain international standards.

Kim promises to take Vietnam to victory at ASEAN Cup

Kim Sang-sik knows Việt Nam’s challenges at the upcoming ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 but he believes to have positive results.

Quang Hai set to join J1 League Club

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is likely to sign a contract to join a team in Japan's J1 League.

Vietnamese track-and-field athletes win bronze at Asian Relay Championship

Vietnamese track-and-field athletes on May 20 brought home a bronze medal in the 4x400m mixed relay at the Asian Relay Championship 2024 which is getting underway in Thailand.