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Nam to seek higher world place at M15 Nakhon Si Thammarat events

National top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam will begin the new lunar calendar year with two international tournaments in Thailand starting next week.

First teams in Clipper Round World Yacht Race dock at Ha Long port

The first teams competing in the 2023-2024 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh ahead of schedule.

Hanoi to host international chess events in 2024

Vietnam will host at least four chess competitions of the Hanoi International Chess Series in 2024, which will deliver world point ranking for successful masters.

Two Vietnamese referees to officiate at 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup finals

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed two female referees of Vietnam to the final round of the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Uzbekistan, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on February 16.

Ha Long Bay to host Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province will be one of the competition venues for the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race that tours a number countries around the world.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Golden Ball Awards 2023 ceremony

The Golden Ball Awards 2023 ceremony is set to be held on February 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the organising board.

Vietnam slip out of top 100 in latest FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese national football team dropped 12 spots to 106th in FIFA's ranking update following their poor performances at the recent 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Nhat back in MMA action at AFC 30

The seven-time world muaythai champion Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat will fight South Korean Baek Jong Hun in the bantamweight (61.3kg) category.

Five exciting Vietnamese sports tournaments in the Year of the Dragon

Vietnamese sports enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling events in the Year of the Dragon 2024, with several major tournaments taking place, with a particular focus on football.

Taekwondo fighter wins medal, gymnasts leave for World Cup during Tet

Sportspeople have no time to enjoy the Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival as they are busy for tournaments which are Olympic qualification ongoing around the world.

Vietnamese footballers born in Year of the Dragon

Let’s take a quick look at some of the leading Vietnamese footballers born in the year 2000 under the Dragon zodiac who are expected to reap success in 2024.

R&A officials visit Vietnam, promise strong support to golf

The R&A said it is committed to supporting Vietnamese partners in advising and sponsoring plans to push golf growth through youth training programmes; and improving the quality of the VGA Tour system at all levels.

Table tennis players keep eyes on Olympics after 15 years

The national table tennis team will have an intensive training camp in Nanning, China, in preparation for seeking Olympic places.

Vietnamese football sets ambitious goals in 2024

After enduring a difficult year, Vietnamese men’s football looks set to bounce back at the many tournaments being held over the next 12 months, with fans hopeful it was all worth the wait.

Five talented Vietnamese male players born in the year of the dragon

The year 2024 promises to be a remarkable year for Vietnamese football, with a roster of outstanding players expected to shine. Among them are five talented male players who were born in the year of the Dragon (2000).

Judo fighters to compete at Györ European Open

Three athletes Hoang Thi Tinh, Nguyen Ngoc Diem Phuong and Chu Duc Dat are expected to collect points for their world ranking from this event, so they will qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Vinh secures first Asian bronzes after doping affair

Weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh brings Vietnam two bronze medals at the Asian championship on February 4 in Uzbekistan.

Vietnam fail to reach Davis Cup’s World Group II

Vietnam lose 3-2 to South Africa in the World Group II playoffs of the Davis Cup on February 2-3 in Bac Ninh Province.

Vietnamese wins bronze medal at 2024 Asian Weightlifting Championship

Weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh of Vietnam won a bronze in the men's 61kg category at the 2024 Asian Weightlifting Championship on February 4 in Uzbekistan, helping him earn more points for his Olympic place.

Tam, Quynh carry Vietnam’s Olympics hopes in boxing

Nguyen Thi Tam is expected to make her second Olympic appearance while Luu Diem Quynh hopes to make her debut at the largest global sporting event this summer.