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Dragon year-born Dang hopes to make big in 2024

Nguyen Hai Dang has set a target of reaching his highest achievement in his career this year, picking up enough points for his first Olympic berth and finishing in the top 50 by the end of this year.

Vietnam wins trophy at Iran international badminton tournament

Local player Nguyen Hai Dang won the men’s singles at the Iran Fajr International badminton tournament after beating his Indian rival on February 5.

Hanoi hosts two international billiards tournaments

The Peri 9-ball Open Championship and Hanoi Open Championship will take place in Hanoi in October with the participation of famous players.

Saigon Heat win fourth straight VBA championship

The Saigon Heat made history again after winning Game 4 of the best-of-five VBA finals series against the Nha Trang Dolphins to become VBA champions for a fourth time in a row.

10 Vietnamese swimmers to compete at world championship in Japan

Ten members of the swimming team of Vietnam has left for Japan to compete in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, which will take place from July 23 to July 30 in Fukuoka.

Vietnam advance to AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup finals

Vietnamese girls beat their Lebanon opponents 3-0 in the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup’s second qualifying round held in the northern province of Phu Tho on June 5, officially securing a berth in the finals.

ASEAN Para Games 12: Vietnam ranks second after first competition day

Vietnam bagged 15 gold medals, ranking second in the tally after Indonesia (23 golds) as of 20:30 on June 4 - the first official competition day of the 12th ASEAN Para Games that is taking place in Cambodia.

Anh Vien: From champion swimmer to inspirational swimming coach

Now, in a new role akin to a swimming ambassador, Anh Vien is eager to share her knowledge and expertise with children, teenagers, adults, and even older individuals, introducing them to the joy of swimming and fostering a love for the sport.

Young Vietnamese rider wins third place at FIM MiniGP Malaysia

Young local rider Nguyen Viet Tuan claimed third prize at the FIM MiniGP Malaysia Round 1.

Hanoi hosts international chess tournament

The Hanoi international chess tournament 2023 officially kicked off on May 22 at the Cultural Exchange Center in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

British and Italian athletes win VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam champions

Two athletes from the UK and Italy triumphed in the male and female categories of the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam which concluded in the central city of Da Nang on May 7.

Nearly 3,000 athletes competing in VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam

Nearly 3,000 athletes are competing in the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam in the central city of Da Nang on May 4-7, according to the event's organisers.

Vietnam team enter 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship finals

Vietnam’s Sport Center I on May 1 beat China’s Liaoning Donhua in 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship semifinals, entering the final match against Thailand’s team on May 2 evening.

SEA Games 32: Vietnam bag first gold medal

Female chess players Pham Thanh Phuong Thao and Ton Nu Hong An brought first gold medal to Vietnam at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) after topping the Ouk Chaktrang women's doubles event on May 2.

Luong's Lion Championship win shrouded in controversy

Tran Ngoc Luong took a controversial win in his Mixed Martial Arts Lion Championship debut on April 22 in HCM City.

First Vietnamese to win Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Golf Championship

Nguyen Anh Minh made history as the first Vietnamese golfer winning title of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Golf Championship which concluded at the Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Course in Thua Thien Hue Province on April 21.

Vietnam wins gold at Suzuki Aerobic World Cup 2023 in Japan

Five Vietnamese athletes have successfully defended their world championship title they secured a year ago when they clinched a total victory at the ongoing Suzuki Aerobic World Cup 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Foreign referees to work at V-League 2023

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recently invited two Malaysian referees to work at several matches in the 7th round of V-League 2023 after domestic referees were found making mistakes.

Vietnam ready to excel in new sports at SEA Games 32

Cambodia, the host country of the 32nd SEA Games, will feature never-before-seen sports in previous events and the Vietnamese sports delegation will not only participate but aim to win medals too.

FIFA’s financial support boosts Vietnamese football

The Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre has been upgraded after receiving huge financial support from the world’s football governing body FIFA.