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A new chapter for Vietnam's volleyball star in Japan

Vietnam’s top middle blocker Bich Thuy is likely heading to Japan for the 2025-26 volleyball season after a successful stint in South Korea.

Thanh Thuy joins Japanese volleyball club, SEA Games return uncertain

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially joined her new team, Gunma Green Wings, as the Japanese league gears up for its 2025-2026 season.

Vietnam’s badminton queen Thuy Linh writes new chapter in world championship

With bold strokes and mental toughness, Linh proves why she leads Vietnam’s badminton scene.

Vietnam’s Thuy Linh defeats world No. 10 in thrilling opening-round upset

Nguyen Thuy Linh eliminates Thai legend Ratchanok Intanon at the 2025 World Championships.

Rising star Quynh Huong tops Vietnam’s scoring at U21 World Championship

Seventeen-year-old outside hitter Pham Quynh Huong emerged as the top scorer for Vietnam at the 2025 FIVB U21 Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

Vietnam’s Dang Thi Hong tops world scoring at U21 championship

The 19-year-old star leads all scorers with 62 points after three matches.

Vietnam’s top badminton star reaches career-high global rank

Vietnam’s top-ranked female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, has achieved a historic career milestone, reaching world No.18 in the latest BWF women’s singles rankings.

Women in sport defy bias and shape a more equal future

Female athletes are challenging outdated norms and reshaping the role of women in Vietnamese sports.

Injured striker Xuan Son trains in Brazil, targets Asian Cup qualifier return

Ahead of the 2025/26 season, striker Nguyen Xuan Son has unexpectedly parted ways with Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC to return to his home country of Brazil.

Vietnamese volleyball star to play for Japan's Gunma Green Wings

Standing at 1.90m and boasting extensive playing experience, Thuy is expected to be a key player in helping Gunma improve their standing in the rankings.

Vietnam volleyball star Thanh Thuy to play for Japan’s Green Wings

The Vietnamese star heads to Japan after her MVP-worthy performance at the AVC Nations Cup.

Vietnam's stunning volleyball players captivate fans at AVC 2025

Vietnam's women's volleyball team is making waves at the AVC Nations Cup 2025, not just for their skill but also for their standout beauty.

Billiards legend Nguyen Thanh Nam returns to lead new generation

Nguyen Thanh Nam joins 2025 World Championship qualifiers and coaches elite players in national effort.

Tay ethnic boxer Ha Thi Linh rises to global fame against all odds

Entering the world of sports with a simple dream to "escape poverty," Tay ethnic boxer Ha Thi Linh has surpassed all expectations, making her mark on the global stage.

Quach Thi Lan: The pride of the Muong people

After nearly two years of suspension, Quach Thi Lan returned in triumph, winning Asian gold and breaking a national record.

Vietnam’s top spikers miss out on Korean league contracts

Vietnam’s top volleyball stars Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen and Tran Thi Bich Thuy have failed to secure contracts with clubs in the Korean V-League for the 2025/26 season.

Vietnamese spiker Bich Tuyen praised by Korean volleyball coach

Coach Young Taik Lee of GS Caltex praises Bich Tuyen’s impressive performance and potential to play in South Korea.

Bich Thuy leaves South Korea after three-month volleyball journey

Vietnamese volleyball star Bich Thuy bids farewell to GS Caltex and prepares for the Vietnamese league.

Bich Thuy helps GS Caltex escape last place with crucial Korean V-League win

Vietnam’s Bich Thuy contributed six points, helping GS Caltex beat Hwaseong IBK Altos 3-1 and climb to sixth place in the standings.

Bich Thuy hits 100-point milestone in South Korean volleyball league

Vietnamese volleyball star Bich Thuy has officially surpassed 100 points for GS Caltex, despite her team falling short in a hard-fought match against Expressway.