Coach Mai Duc Chung says Vietnam is determined yet cautious as Group E qualifiers kick off.

Footballing legend Michael Owen scored twice as the Manchester Reds took a 4-2 win over Vietnam All-Stars in a friendly match in the Vietnam-UK Football Festival on June 27.

With just under six months to go, Vietnam is entering the final phase of athlete selection for SEA Games 33 in Thailand, aiming not only for top-three finish but long-term continental success.

Nam Dinh won their second consecutive V-League title, while Binh Dinh was relegated in a season overshadowed by poor quality and persistent structural issues.

Coach Mai Duc Chung has officially announced the 23-player squad for the Vietnam women’s national team, which will compete in Group E of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, held in Viet Tri, Phu Tho from June 29 to July 5.

As a flagship annual event, the Vietnam National Karate Championship plays a crucial role in offering athletes competitive experience and in promoting public awareness of the importance of physical fitness and sports participation.

As part of the Vietnam – UK Football Festival 2025, legendary MU players and young Vietnamese players will engage in the Manchester Reds vs Vietnam All Stars friendly, set to take place at Hoa Xuan Stadium on June 27.

The V-League journey demands more than money - it requires strategy and endurance.

In the women's discus, Le Thi Kim Dung threw 49.97m to win silver and in the men's hammer, Dinh Thanh Nhan also won silver with a distance of 55.99m.

Vietnam’s men’s volleyball team concluded their AVC Nations Cup 2025 campaign in 8th place after a 1-3 loss to Chinese Taipei in the 7th-place playoff.

Nam Dinh defends its title while Binh Dinh faces relegation in a season lacking standout progress.

The 11th International Yoga Day was held on June 22 at Hon Gai beach in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, with the participation of about 1,000 practitioners.

Despite a strong start, Vietnam fell in five sets to regional rivals Indonesia at the AVC Nations Cup.

Vietnam will organise the international CJ 2025 taekwondo tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26–29.

The 2025 Asian Muay Thai Championship officially kicked off on June 21 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, marking the first time Vietnam has hosted this continental sporting event.

With sparkling costumes, scintillating eyes and an attractive smile, Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen captivated audiences with her powerful, confident, yet delicate dancing style, creating a strong connection.

Thep Xanh Nam Dinh sealed their V-League championship in style with a 1-0 victory over Ha Tinh at Thien Truong Stadium, marking an emotional day for the players and fans.

For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.

Vietnam topped the medal tally at the Southeast Asian Karate Championship, with 28 gold, 31 silver and 17 bronze medals.

With the newly announced squad by coach Kim Sang Sik, it would be a failure if Vietnam’s U23 team does not successfully defend its title at the 2025 AFF U23 Championship.