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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.

AFC fines VFF for Asian Cup qualifiers medical rule violations

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has fined the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) US$10,000 for not meeting medical requirements during the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers held in September 2023.

Vietnam’s largest off-road racing event returns with 70 teams and 140 drivers

The Vietnam Offroad PVOIL Cup 2024 (VOC 2024) is set to take place from November 1 to 3, featuring 70 racing teams and 140 drivers competing across four categories at the renowned "off-road sanctuary" of Dong Mo, Hanoi.

Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2024 draws world’s best players for $200,000 prize

The Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2024, one of the largest tournaments on the World Nineball Tour, will take place from October 8-13 in Hanoi.

Lebanon likely to miss friendly matches in Vietnam

Lebanon may not take part in friendly matches against Vietnam and India during the upcoming FIFA Days in October, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) revealed on October 3.

Vung Tau to host DNSE Aquaman Vietnam 2024

The DNSE Aquaman Vietnam 2024 aquathlon tournament is scheduled to take place on December 1 at the Ho Tram in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Vietnam shortlisted in two categories of AFC Annual Awards nominees

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has been nominated in two major categories at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Annual Awards Seoul 2023 which is slated to be held on October 29 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Hanoi Police to start naturalisation for Jason Pendant Quang Vinh

In 2023, Hanoi Police successfully pursued the naturalisation of goalkeeper Filip Nguyen, strengthening the national team for international tournaments.

FIFA calls coach Park Hang-seo, legend of Vietnamese football

FIFA’s homepage celebrated the South Korean coach, dubbing him a legend of Vietnamese football.

Quang Nam to host 2024 Asian Open Junior Pickleball Championships

The 2024 Asian Open Junior Pickleball Championships will be held from October 3 to October 10 at the Pickleball Court Complex of Ban Thach Hotel in Tam Ky city in the central province of Quang Nam.

Vietnamese fighters qualify for Karate World Cup 2024

The nation has secured three spots to compete in the Karate World Cup 2024 National Team Championships which is scheduled to take place from November 22 to November 24 in Spain.

Wrestlers dominate regional championships with 29 golds

Vietnam maintained top spot in the region after winning 29 golds at the 2024 Southeast Asian Wrestling Championship & Oceania Invitational.

LPBank Ninh Bình win Asian volleyball silver ahead of world championship

LPBank Ninh Binh win Asian volleyball silver, secure ticket to world championship