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Vietnam take three titles at World Pickleball Championship Series

Vietnamese athletes won three titles at the ongoing World Pickleball Championship Series in Bali, Indonesia.

Vietnam's largest pool 9-ball tournament offers record prize money

From September 25 to 29, Ho Chi Minh City will host the 2024 9-Ball Pool Championship, the most significant international billiards competition ever in Vietnam, featuring a total prize pool of 2.8 billion VND ($113,000).

Park Chung Gun declines contract renewal with Vietnam shooting team

After a decade of leading Vietnam to international shooting accolades, South Korean expert Park Chung Gun has decided not to renew his contract with the Vietnam shooting team.

Vietnam’s Le Tuan Minh triumphs with bronze in 2024 Chess Olympiad

Vietnam’s Le Tuan Minh secured the individual bronze medal on board three at the 2024 Chess Olympiad after a crucial victory in the final round against Canada’s Raja Panjwani.

Vietnam hold England to draw at Chess Olympiad 2024

The Vietnamese men's chess team held England to a 2-2 draw in the ninth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024, which was held on the early morning of September 21.

Vietnam hosts Group A of 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup

Vietnam will host Group A of the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup, which will play from September 21 to 29 at Lach Tray Stadium in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

Brazilian striker Rafaelson becomes Vietnamese Citizen, renamed Nguyen Xuan Son

Brazilian-born footballer Rafaelson has officially become a Vietnamese citizen with the name Nguyen Xuan Son, set to play as a local player for Nam Dinh FC in the upcoming V-League match.

Vietnam falls out of FIFA Top 100 after recent matches

The Vietnamese national football team has fallen out of FIFA’s top 100 rankings, dropping to 116th place after recent defeats in the LPBank Cup friendly matches against Russia and Thailand.

V-League opens doors for overseas Vietnamese players, but adoption slow

The Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) has doubled the quota for overseas Vietnamese players in the 2024/25 season, allowing each team to register up to two players, compared to one in the previous season.

Over 100 foreign coaches to gather in Da Nang for ITF Asian regional conference

The nation will play host to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asian regional coaches conference in late September for the first time.

Badminton player Thuy Linh wins Vietnam Open for third consecutive time

The badminton tournament attracted 307 athletes from 22 countries and territories. The singles champion received a prize of US$7,500.

Overseas Vietnamese players impress in V-League debut

Overseas Vietnamese stars made an impressive entrance into the V-League 2024/25, drawing praise from fans and coaches alike, with coach Kim Sang Sik quietly celebrating their potential.

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem ranks 13th globally

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem has risen to the 13th place in the world after his impressive performance at the 2024 Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary from September 10-23, according to the Live Chess Ratings website.

Vietnam to host Group A of 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification

Matches in Group A of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification will take place from September 21 to 29 at Lach Tray Stadium in the northern port city of Hai Phong, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnamese chess team shocks world champions at 2024 Chess Olympiad

The Vietnam chess team is making waves at the 2024 World Team Chess Championship in Budapest, Hungary, delivering a series of stunning performances and securing victories in all four of their matches thus far.

Volleyballers prepare well for first time at world championship

Vietnam has finally secured an official spot at the highest level of volleyball competition, the FIVB World Championship 2025.

Vietnam wins first-ever medal at Women's World Three-cushion Championship

Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi became the first Vietnamese player to win a medal at the World Carom Billiards Federation (UMB) Women's World Three-cushion Championship, which concluded in France on September 12.

Vietnam to compete in AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025 qualification on home soil

Vietnam will play host to Group A matches of the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025 qualification stage which is scheduled to take place at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong city from September 21 to September 29.

Vietnam loses 1-2 to Thailand in LPBank Cup friendly

Hosts Vietnam lost 1-2 to visiting Thailand in a LPBank Cup friendly match at My Dinh National Stadium on September 10 evening despite scoring first.

Fifty-six taekwondo clubs to vie for RoK Ambassador Cup

Fifty-six clubs nationwide will compete at the National Taekwondo Club Championships – the Republic of Korea (RoK) Ambassador Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in northern Lao Cai province from September 11 to 19.