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Nearly 100 chess players compete at Quang Ninh int’l grandmaster tournament

The second Quang Ninh GM/IM/FM Chess Tournament 2025 draws nearly 100 players from nine countries – India, Russia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and host Vietnam.

Some 1,500 Koreans to join Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2025

The Halong Bay Heritage Marathon is an official race under the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), with a certified international-standard course.

Vietnamese shooters to compete in ISSF World Cup Munich

Pham Quang Huy and Trinh Thu Vinh will each participate in three events at the tournament.

60 world golf legends to compete at Vietnam Legends Championship

This year's Vietnam Legends Championship international golf tournament is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 25 to 30 as part of a longer series of golf-related events in the city.

Coach Kim vows to keep Vietnam’s decade-long dominance over Malaysia

Despite changes in the rival squad, Vietnam’s coach eyes all three points in away match.

Muaythai fighters win four golds from world championships

Vietnam arrived home with four golds from the IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2025 on June 1.

Players ready for match against Malaysia in 2027 AFC Asian Cup’s qualifier

Coach Kim Sang-sik has called up 23 players for a training camp in Hanoi in readiness for the match.

Vietnam’s striker crisis deepens as Cong Phuong exits with injury

Vietnam striker Cong Phuong has withdrawn from training camp due to a foot injury, missing the crucial match against Malaysia.

Cao Quang Vinh excited to don Vietnam national team jersey

Newcomer Cao Quang Vinh expressed his excitement after being called up by head coach Kim Sang Sik to join the Vietnam national team for the upcoming Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Malaysia.

Vietnam U16 stuns Saudi Arabia with comeback and sublime free-kick

A spectacular free-kick by Nguyen Luc sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Vietnam U16 over Saudi Arabia at the CFA Team China 2025 tournament.

Vietnamese runners secure silver medal at Asian Championships

Meanwhile, in another class, SEA Games champion Nguyen Trung Cuong set a new national record when he competed in the men's 3,000m steeplechase.

AVC Nations Cup 2025: Vietnam names volleyball squad, eyes title

Head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet has officially confirmed the 14-player roster for the Vietnam women’s volleyball team as they prepare for the 2025 AVC Nations Cup, with the clear goal of claiming the championship title.

Vietnam reveals schedule for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam will compete against Bangladesh, Singapore, and Yemen in Group C this September.

Cong Phuong makes national team comeback ahead of Malaysia clash

After a two-year absence, Cong Phuong joins Vietnam’s national team aiming to prove his worth.

FIFA spotlights Vietnamese talent after ASEAN All Stars beat Manchester United

Vietnam’s Hai Long earned praise from FIFA and international fans after dazzling against MU.

Vietnamese cueist earns World Cup bronze, jumps to world top three

Vietnamese cueist Tran Quyet Chien is in the second place in the UMB Events Ranking and is third in the World Players Ranking, following his third place in the HCM City World Cup Billiards Carom 3-Cushion 2025.

Jujitsu martial artists bag 11 golds, place third in Asian championships

Vietnam won seven gold medals from the Jujitsu Asian Adults and U21 Championships which has closed in Jordan.

Vietnamese dancesport pair wins gold at 2025 Senior Olympics

Nguyen My Trang and Pham Trung Hoa triumph in the Latin Senior 2 event in Taiwan.

Vietnam U16 edged out by Australia in tournament opener

Despite scoring first, Vietnam conceded twice in two minutes late in the game.

Vietnamese VAR referees enter final training stage for 2025-26 season

A cohort of referees and assistant referees in Vietnam’s fourth VAR training course entered their final training phase in Hanoi from May 26 to 31, preparing to bolster the officiating team for the 2025-26 football season.