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Vietnam draw 1-1 with UAE in friendly

Ha Duc Chinh helped Vietnam secure a 1-1 draw with the UAE in a friendly on Sunday at HCM City’s Thong Nhat Stadium.

Vietnamese female boxers into semifinals of World Boxing Championships

Nguyen Thi Tam and Nguyen Thi Huong have enjoyed a wonderful day at the ongoing 2019 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships as they both successfully made it into the semifinal round of the event in Ulan-Ude, Russia.

HCM City to host Southeast Asia Futsal Tournament

The Futsal HD Bank Championship Southeast Asia 2019 will be held from October 21-27 at Phú Thọ Stadium in HCM City.

ATF U14 & Under Junior Series – Grade A kicks off in Da Nang

The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) U14 & Under Junior Series Da Nang Cup 2019 – Grade A opened at Tuyen Son Sport Village in the central city of Da Nang on October 12.

Vietnam's Son wins, Liem draws at FIDE Grand Swiss in England

Vietnamese Grandmaster Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son won his first round match at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2019 chess tournament on October 10 in England.

Vietnam’s national football squad welcomed in Indonesia

Vietnamese national footballers and their head coach Park Hang-seo arrived at Indonesia’s Ngurah Rai International Airport on October 11 to prepare for a World Cup 2020 qualifier match against the hosts.

GM Liem, Son checkmate in England’s Grand Swiss Tournament

Grandmasters Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngọc Truong Son are competing at the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament in the Isle of Man, England.

World Cup qualifiers: Vietnam wins against Malaysia

Vietnam scored their first win in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers, as Nguyen Quang Hai blasted a solitary goal to help Park Hang-seo’s side edge past Malaysia 1-0 in their second Group G match yesterday.

Eight Vietnamese football clubs eligible to join AFC tournaments

Eight out of the 14 Vietnamese football clubs have been licensed to participate in club tournaments organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 2020.

 

Vietnam, Malaysia keep cards close to chests

Both Vietnam and Malaysia kept their cards close to the chest during training sessions ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifying game on Thursday.

Gymnast Tung wins Olympic berth in Tokyo

Gymnast Le Thanh Tung is Vietnam's second athlete who has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics next summer.

Hanoi banned from AFC tournaments

V.League 1 champions Hanoi FC have been banned from taking part in both the Asian Football Confederation’s Champions League and Cup next season.

Vietnam take seven golds at world beach pencak silat event

Vietnam finished second at the first World Beach Pencak Silat Championship which closed in Phuket, Thailand, on October 4.

Vietnam to convene closed training with Van Hau’s return

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo completed his full 25-player squad on October 8 with the return of defender Doan Van Hau (Heerenveen SC) from the Netherlands.

World Cup qualifiers: Security to be tightened for Vietnam-Malaysia match

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recently held a meeting to discuss specific measures to ensure absolute security for the World Cup qualifier between Vietnam and Malaysia, scheduled to be hosted at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on October 10.

Vietnam team set for big bonus if they beat Malaysia in World Cup qualifier

A firm in Hanoi has promised to present the Vietnam national football team a VND500 million (USD21,739) bonus if they beat Malaysia in the forthcoming World Cup qualifier.

Vietnamese martial artists win seven golds at World Beach Pencak Silat Champs

A team of Vietnamese martial artists have secured a number of medals including seven golds, eight silvers, and six bronze medals at the first World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019 which recently concluded in Thailand.

Walking queen is back and better

Back in action after two years, speed-walker Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc proved her worth at the National Championships by taking the title, and now has her sights set on the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines.

Vietnamese badminton player Thuy Linh out of Indonesian Masters

Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh was knocked out of the women’s singles semi-finals at the Yuzu Indonesia Masters badminton tournament on Saturday in Malang City.

Kayaking in Vietnam and kayak racing in Tuyen Quang

Kayaking can be a racing sport that uses kayaks, small, narrow boats propelled by a double-bladed paddle, but it is more commonly a recreational activity than a competitive one. Lately, kayaking is becoming more popular in Vietnam.