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Master Duy wins world chess championships

Young master Dau Khuong Duy of Vietnam tops the World Cadet U8, U10, U12 Championships 2023, winning second world title within four months.

Asian Para Games 2023: Another silver for Vietnam in swimming

Swimmer Vi Thi Hang on October 27 secured another silver medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

Vietnamese players jump in world badminton rankings

Vietnamese badminton players Nguyen Thuy Linh and Le Duc Phat made remarkable strides in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s world rankings thanks to their recent impressive performance.

Chiem Hong Thai enters knock-out stage of Veghel World Cup 3-Cushion 2023

Placed in Group B, the young talent Chiem Hong Thai had an impressive debut, defeating the world's No.1 billiards player, Zanetti, with a score of 40-25.

Russian boxer challenges MMA champion at Master Of Fights Championship

Pham Van Nam, who successfully defended his belt at the Mixed Martial Arts LION Championship (LC08), will face off against his strong Russian opponent Roman Kokurkin at the upcoming Master Of Fights Championship (MFC).

Longbien Marathon, nation’s largest, welcomes 15,000 runners in 7th edition

The seventh Longbien Marathon will see 15,000 athletes run this weekend in Hanoi. Runners will either run for podium or enjoy their leisure time in four different categories of 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km.

Vietnam climbs one spot in FIFA's October rankings

The Vietnamese national men’s football team climbed up one place to 94th in FIFA's latest ranking, which was released on October 26.

2023 Asian Para Games: Vietnam bags first gold medal

Swimmer Le Tien Dat brought the first gold medal to Vietnam in the men's 100 metre breaststroke SB5 event on October 27 during the ongoing fourth Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

Vietnamese chess players grab five silvers, two bronzes at Asian Para Games 2023

Vietnamese chess players bagged five silver and two bronze medals in the chess standard events at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, on October 26.

National Gymnastics Championships 2023 opens in Hanoi

The National Gymnastics Championships 2023 opened in Hanoi on October 26, attracting the participation of nearly 60 athletes and coaches from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Army, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City.

Japanese expert likely to coach Vietnamese women’s football team

Japanese coach Akira Ijiri, who has spent nearly five years working with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), is an outstanding candidate to replace Mai Duc Chung and lead the Vietnamese women's team, according to VTC News online newspaper.

Asian Para Games 2023: Vietnamese swimmer pockets bronze

Swimmer Vi Thi Hang has brought a bronze medal for the Vietnamese team at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

Vietnam’s top female badminton player enters world’s top 20

Vietnam's top female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, earned a historic milestone on October 24 by entering the top 20 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s world rankings for the first time.

Vietnamese weightlifter secures silver medal at Asian Para Games 2023

Weightlifter Dang Thi Linh Phuong won a silver medal for the Vietnamese sports delegation on October 24 - the second official competition day of the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

Vietnam bags two bronze medals at 2023 Asian Shooting Championship

Vietnamese shooters have got two bronze medals at the ongoing 2023 Asia Shooting Championship in Changwon city, the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Off-road racing on the outskirts of Hanoi

The PVOIL Vietnam Off-Road Racing Tournament 2023 will be held on October 27-29 at the Cultural and Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Vietnam secures second medal at Asian Para Games 2023

Powerlifter Nguyen Binh An on October 23 secured a bronze at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, marking the second medal for the Vietnamese sport delegation.

Vietnam secures first medal at Asian Para Games 2023

Powerlifter Le Van Cong on October 23 won the first medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

Women's football squad for second qualifiers of 2024 Olympics announced

Head coach Mai Duc Chung has confirmed a new list of 22 players for the Vietnam women's national football team who will participate in the second qualification round for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with the matches to be held in Uzbekistan.

Australian Angel leaves all the men in her wake

Kellie Angel beat all the men, with an incredible time of 08:08.03.