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VN gymnast takes Asian silver, qualifies for world gymnastics championship

Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Khanh Phong won a silver medal at the Asian Gymnastics Championships, which came to an end in Singapore on June 18.

First Vietnamese gymnast qualifies for world championships

Local gymnast Van Vi Luong won ticket to the world championships after having good performance at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships currently held in Singapore.

Vietnam’s female footballers get FIFA support ahead of World Cup finals

The Vietnamese women’s football team have been receiving assistance from a physical strength and nutrition expert sent by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) during their training in Germany.

Athletes with intellectual disabilities ready for Special Olympics

The Vietnamese team has arrived in Germany to attended the Special Olympics World Games, the world's largest sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, autism and cerebral palsy.

Local referees practise VAR technology in unofficial match

Eighteen referees and assistant referees had a practice session in FIFA’s video assistant referee (VAR) technology in an unofficial match on June 14 in Hanoi, as part of a training course from June 8-18.

Dragon Fight League expected to be a thrilling event

The newly launched Dragon Fight League (DFL) promises to be a strong base for mixed martial artists to fly high in the sport.

Coach Tuan names 24-member Vietnam squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup finals

Head coach of the Vietnam U17 national team Hoang Anh Tuan has announced a 24-man squad ahead of the upcoming 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup finals which are scheduled to take place in Thailand from June 15 to July 2.

Vietnamese midfielder worth watching at AFC U17 Asian Cup finals

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Cong Phuong has been named among the key players to watch during the upcoming 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup final round by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Vietnamese athletes set new records at ASEAN Para Games 12

The delegation of Vietnamese athletes with disabilities secured the third position on the medal standings and set new records at the 12th ASEAN Para Games that took place in Cambodia from June 3-9.

First Vietnamese athlete wins ticket to Paris Olympic Games 2024

Vietnam’s female cyclist Nguyen Thi That won a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Thailand on June 12.

Vietnam has first national level e-sports athletes

As many as 83 athletes have been promoted to grandmaster level and 15 to national-class in e-sports in 2023.

Vietnam win nine golds at SEA bodybuilding championship

Local athletes won nine gold, three silver, and four bronze medals at the Southeast Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2023, with the regional sporting event concluding in Batam, Indonesia, on June 12.

Vietnam preparing for competitions at ASIAD 19

Vietnam is preparing to send the best athletes for competitions at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19).

National women’s football team climbs one place on global ranking

The Vietnamese women's national football team has climbed one place to the 32nd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings which was released on June 9.

Vietnam finishes third at ASEAN Para Games 12

Vietnam has won 66 gold, 58 silver and 77 bronze medals at the 12th ASEAN Para Games held in Cambodia, ranking third in the medal tally.

Vietnamese cyclists win medals at Asian cycling championship

Two local cyclists Xuan Loc and Be Hong successfully overcame a number of strong rivals to win medals at the Asian Road Cycling Championship, which is taking place in Rayong in Thailand.

Young chess players win three world championship titles

Vietnamese boys and girls under 12 and 14 years old have brought home three gold medals at the ongoing World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2023 held in Batumi, Georgia.

Sources of pride for Vietnam at 12th ASEAN Para Games

The delegation of Vietnamese athletes with disabilities has obtained successes beyond expectations at the 12th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled to officially wrap up in Cambodia on late June 9.

ASEAN Para Games 12: Vietnam bags 58 gold medals

As of 9:30 pm on June 7, the Vietnamese delegation bagged 58 gold, 49 silver, and 74 bronze medals, ranking third in the medal tally after Indonesia and Thailand at the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia.

Local track-and-field athlete wins bronze at Asian U20 championships

Le Thi Thanh Nga brought home a bronze medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 2023 Asian U20 Athletics Championships held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on June 6.