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Track-and-field athletes to vie for medals at Asian Championship in Bangkok

Vietnam will send a 16-strong team to compete at the 25th Asian Athletics Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 12-16.

ASEAN Para Games 12: Rain of gold for Vietnamese weightlifters on June 4

Female weightlifter Dang Thi Linh Phuong performed outstandingly in the women’s under-50kg and seized two gold medals on June 4 morning at the 12th ASEAN Para Games now going on in Cambodia. ​

More than 10,000 people to attend 2023 International Yoga Day in Vietnam

More than 10,000 people are expected to participate the 2023 International Yoga Day in Vietnam, according to a press conference held on June 2 in Hanoi.

Vietnamese billiards players defeat former world champions

Local cueists Duong Quoc Hoan and Nguyen Anh Tuan enjoyed victory over former world champions Thorsten Hohmann and Albin Ouschan to progress to the knockout round of the UK Pool Open 2023.

Thirty three football players summoned for FIFA Days

Coach of the national football team Philippe Troussier has summoned 33 players for training ahead of FIFA Days, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on June 2.

Vietnam seeks RoK's assistance to develop baseball

In Vietnam, baseball was first introduced in Ho Chi Minh City over 10 years ago through some foreign entrepreneurs.

Iran, Lebanon land in Phu Tho for 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

The Iranian and Lebanese squads arrived in Viet Tri city, the northern province of Phu Tho, on June 1 for their participation in the upcoming 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup’s second qualifying round.

VFF announces new technical director

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a ceremony on June 1 to announce its new technical director Koshida Takeshi.

Vietnam to defend regional U23 crown in August

Vietnam are in Group C at the 2023 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U23 Football Championship.

Vietnamese Taekwondo fighter beats defending champion at world championships

Vietnamese fighter Truong Thi Kim Tuyen made a splash at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships in Azerbaijan after defeating the defending champion - Daniela Paola Souza of Mexico 2-0 in the women’s 49kg event during the 1/8 finals on May 31.

Vietnam to host Syria on FIFA Days in June

Vietnam will play a friendly match against Syria on June 20 at northern Nam Dinh province's Thien Truong Stadium for FIFA Days.

Vietnamese, Japanese football clubs cooperate in training young players

Song Lam Nghe An Football Club will receive experts and coaches from Japan’s Mito HollyHock Club to improve the quality of training for its players, Truong Manh Linh, General Director and CEO of Song Lam Nghe An said on May 31.

Send-off ceremonies for Vietnamese athletes to ASEAN Para Games 12

A ceremony was held at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 31 to send off Vietnamese athletes with disabilities competing in the 12th ASEAN Para Games, which is scheduled to take place in Pnom Penh, Cambodia from June 3-9.

International chess masters to play in Da Nang

The city’s culture and sports department said the tournament will see chess masters playing in a round-robin in four groups, with two top each qualifying in the quarter-finals.

Local jujitsu fighters to compete for world titles in Thailand

Vietnam has sent its best athletes to compete at the Thailand Open Grand Prix 2023 from May 20 to May 21 ahead of international tournaments being held this year.

Yoga practitioners to join mass performance in Hanoi

As many as 500 people are set to participate in a mass yoga performance in Hanoi on June 3-4 as part of the Summer Yoga Festival 2023.

Hau wins Asia-Pacific Trail Run, qualifies for world championships

Ha Thi Hau met no difficulties in winning the inaugural XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Run Championship's 35km race at the picturesque Stony Brook Nature Farm in Kenting, Chinese Taipei on April 16.

Hau to run for fun at Asia-Pacific Championship

Ha Thi Hau will be the only Vietnamese competitor at the 2023 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Run Championships on April 16 in Chinese Taipei.

Vietnam to play friendlies against Germany, NZ ahead of Women’s World Cup

The Vietnamese national women’s football team are scheduled to play friendlies against both Germany and New Zealand during their training camp in Europe ahead of the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2019: Waiting for the best players to be honoured

The most outstanding individuals of Vietnam’s 2019 football season will be honoured tonight (May 26) at the Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2019 gala, scheduled to be held at Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City,