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Vietnam invited to compete at 2026 Olympic Winter Games

This will mark only the second time Vietnam has sent athletes to the continental winter sports tournament.

Vietnam to play friendlies against Oman ahead of AFC U17 Asian Cup

In the 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup, Vietnam have been placed in a challenging group that includes four-time Asian champions Japan, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

Hanoi FC placed the right bet on a foreign coach

Thirty-three years ago, a Japanese man named Makoto Teguramori, who was in his final days of footballing career, wanted to open an eatery in his hometown.

Vietnamese cyclists confident as they head towards 33rd SEA Games

Vietnamese cyclists are feeling optimistic as they are preparing for the 33rd SEA Games, following their achievements at the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships held recently in Thailand.

Striker Linh expects first time Golden Ball award

Striker Nguyen Tien Linh is highly expected to win the Golden Ball for best player of 2024.

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy rumored to join South Korea’s volleyball league

Vietnam’s top volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy is rumored to be joining South Korea’s national volleyball league, according to KBSN Sport.

VN face tough rivals at Asian Beach Football Championship

Vietnam will take part in the Asian Beach Football Championship next month in Thailand.

HCM City night marathon draws record 12,000 runners

VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City, with race to officially begin on early February 23, attracts an unprecedented 12,000 runners from 50 countries and territories.

Vietnam add a gold in last day at Asian shooting cup

After 11 days of competitions at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025, in total Vietnam secured three golds, three silvers and five bronzes to rank fourth in the medal tally.

Vietnam’s top player seeded No 6 at Yonex German Open 2025

Vietnam's top badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh will compete in the Yonex German Open 2025.

Mai Duc Chung makes a surprise comeback to guide Vietnam’s women's team

At 76 years old, coach Mai Duc Chung has made a surprising return to lead the Vietnam women's national team, aiming to defend their SEA Games gold medal.

Vietnam national team faces crucial test in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers

After their ASEAN Cup triumph, Coach Kim Sang Sik and his squad must overcome key challenges in squad depth and tactics to secure their place at the 2027 Asian Cup.

Hanoi FC’s new coach aims to elevate Vietnamese football

Hanoi FC officially appointed coach Teguramori on Monday. The selection of a Japanese coach reflects the club leaders’ desire to adopt a modern playing style, similar to the successful tenure of former coach Daiki Iwamasa.

Vietnamese chess player to compete at Prague International Chess Festival 2025

With an Elo rating of 2739, Liem will attend the Prague International Chess Festival 2025 as the third seed, behind Wei Yi of China and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India.

Vietnamese shooting coach earns highest global training certification

Nguyen Thi Nhung has become the first Vietnamese coach to receive an A-level licence from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

Vietnamese chess players to compete in FIDE World Cup 2025 in India

The Vietnam Chess Federation has announced that International Master Pham Le Thao Nguyen has secured a spot in the FIDE World Cup 2025, scheduled for November in India.

Vietnamese champion Hoa to run in Tokyo Marathon 2025

Hoang Thi Ngoc Hoa is the only Vietnamese elite runner to compete in the Tokyo Marathon 2025, the first event of the seven World Marathon Majors, next month.

Vietnam claims second gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025

Vietnam has sent an 18-member squad to the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025, taking place in Thailand from February 9-22.

German football club looks to deepen ties with Vietnam

In efforts to expand its international presence, Werder Bremen has identified Vietnam as a key market for football development.

Vietnam to host Asian Muay Thai championship for the first time

The International Federation of Muay Thai (IFMA) officially named Vietnam as the organiser of the Asian Muay Thai Championship 2025, which will be held on June 20-26 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.