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Thuy Linh beats Danish opponent, enters China Masters quarter-finals

After beating three-time world champion Martin Carolina (Spain) on November 22, Nguyen Thuy Linh (Vietnam) continued to stun Hojmark Kjaersfeldt (Denmark) on November 23 to enter the quarter-finals of the ongoing China Masters 2023 in Shengzhen.

2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup: Vietnam in same group with Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Malaysia

Vietnam will share the same Group D with Uzbekistan, Kuwait and Malaysia, according to the result of a draw conducted by the Asian Football Confederation on November 23 for 16 teams in the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals slated for April 15-May 3.

Basketball developing fast in Vietnam

In terms of achievements, Vietnamese basketball has achieved success in recent SEA Games.

Master of Fights Championship features mixed martial arts

A tournament entitled “Master of Fights Championship” will be a new playing ground for national martial artists and entertain supporters, with a new format and thrilling experience.

Thuy Linh beats world-class opponent at China Masters 2023

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh (world No. 22) shockingly recorded an impressive first-round win against Marin Carolina (world No. 5), at the ongoing China Masters 2023.

Vietnam and China to co-host international cycling race

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai will team up with the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan as part of efforts to organise an international cycling race this December.

Vietnamese fighters bring home five golds at World Wushu Champs

Vietnamese athletes took five gold, three silver, and three bronze medals at the World Wushu Championships which concluded in the United States on November 20.

VN female sepak takraw players win gold at international tournament

The Vietnamese sepak takraw team have brought home a gold medal in the women’s quadrant at the ongoing ASEAN Cup International Sepak takraw Invitational 2023 which was held in China.

Vietnam athlete wins gold at World Wushu Championships

Dang Tran Phuong Nhi on November 19 won the first gold medal for Vietnam in the women's nangun taolu (performance) event at the HYX 16th World Wushu Championships (WWC) held in Texas, the US.

Vietnam wins first silver medal at 16th World Wushu Championships

The Wushu athletes representing Vietnam in the 16th World Wushu Championships have commenced their competition, securing their first silver medal early in the event.

Vietnam finish second at SEA shooting championships

Vietnamese marksmen brought home a total of 11 gold, 13 silver, and nine bronze medals to finish second in the medal tally at the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023, which concluded in Chinese Taipei on November 16.

2026 World Cup’s Asian qualifiers: Vietnam beat Philippines 2-0

Vietnam beat the Philippines 2-0 in their opening match of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers at Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, the Philippines on November 16.

Sharpshooters bag nine golds at SE Asian tournament

Vietnamese sharpshooters have secured nine gold medals at the ongoing 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023 in China’s Taiwan.

Vietnamese marksmen bag nine golds at Southeast Asian shooting tournament

Vietnamese marksmen brought home nine gold medals to finish second in the medal tally as of November 13 at the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023 which is getting underway in Chinese Taipei.

Vovinam recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

Vovinam-Việt Võ đạo, a traditional Vietnamese martial art, has been listed as the country’s national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Gong expects to lead Hanoi Police FC to Asia level

Gong Oh-kyun expects to build Hanoi Police a stably strong club during his two-year reign after he was officially named head coach on November 13 in Hanoi.

2023 World Vovinam Championships introduces 44 sets of medals

The Vovinam tournament organizers have introduced 44 sets of medals into the competition as Vietnam hosts the 2023 World Vovinam Championships, scheduled to take place at the end of this November.

Gold medal haul for Vietnam at Asian Pencak Silat Championship

Vietnam’s Pencak Silat team bagged 20 medals, including 8 gold, 3 silver and 9 bronze medals at the 7th Asian Pencak Silat Championships in Dubai, UAE which ended on November 13.

Vietnam bags eights golds at World Bodybuilding Championship

Vietnam won eight gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 14th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships and Congress held in Wonju, the Republic of Korea, on November 9-11.

Vietnam leave for 2026 World Cup qualifier with the Philippines

Coach Philippe Troussier and his players left Hanoi for Manila, the Philippines, on November 13 to prepare for a match of the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Asian section.