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Vietnam U23 names final 23 for 2025 Southeast Asia championship

Coach Kim Sang Sik leads title defense with a youthful, disciplined Vietnam U23 squad.

AFC praises Vietnam for women’s team success, hosting of group E qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has sent a letter of congratulations to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Vietnamese women’s national team over topping Group E and qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia.

​First international MMA Duo for martial art lovers in Hanoi

This weekend's LION Championship 24 will feature the first ever international fight in the MMA Duo category.

FPT Play holds exclusive media and broadcasting rights for Mandiri Cup 2025

FPT Play has announced it holds the official exclusive media and broadcasting rights for the ASEAN U23 Mandiri Cup 2025, at which Vietnam aims to win their third in a row later this month in Indonesia.

Vietnam People’s Police II storm into ASEAN football semifinals

After five days of intense group-stage competition, four teams advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 ASEAN Police and Security Forces Football Championship.

Pickleball emerges as Vietnam’s next big sport

Pickleball’s rapid rise in Vietnam continues as athletes shift from tennis and claim titles.

Vietnam’s top MMA fighters face international challengers at LION 24

Hanoi hosts electrifying matchups between Vietnamese and global fighters in MMA’s rising arena.

Vietnam U20 women’s team begins Japan training camp for AFC qualifiers

The squad kicks off a 10-day camp in Shizuoka with five friendlies ahead of the 2026 AFC U20 qualifiers.

Vietnam hosts historic Southeast Asian and Asian Dancesport Championships

Vietnam hosts Southeast Asian and Asian Dancesport Championships for the first time in history.

Vietnam’s Dancesport stars strike gold again

Vietnam’s top Dancesport duo, Phan Hien and Thu Huong, thrilled fans by capturing three gold medals at the 2025 Southeast Asia Dancesport Championship.

FIFA rankings update: Vietnam down to 113th after Asian Cup defeat

Vietnam’s national football team has fallen four places in the latest FIFA world rankings, landing at 113th after a heavy 0-4 defeat to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Lam Dong to host Vietnam-Singapore Alliance Cup 2025

The international match-play golf tournament Vietnam-Singapore Alliance Cup 2025 will take place in the south central province of Lam Dong from July 30 to August 1, the Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) announced on July 10.

Over 3,000 athletes compete at Vietnam dancesport festival 2025

The Vietnam Dancesport Festival 2025 officially kicked off on July 10 evening at the Military Zone 7 Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together more than 3,000 athletes from 37 countries and territories.

Vietnamese men’s volleyball team off to shaky start in SEA V.League

The national men’s volleyball team suffered a 0-3 loss in their first match against the host.

Vietnamese chess masters win big at regional age group championships

Vietnam's masters won big at the ASEAN+ Age Groups Chess Championships 2025, which will close on July 11 in Malaysia.

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.

ASEAN Police Football Open 2025 kicks off in Hanoi

The ASEAN Police Football Open 2025 opened at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi on July 9, with the participation of eight teams from seven countries in the region and beyond.

Vietnamese players win first Asian pickleball titles

Vietnam has made history with its first continental gold medals in pickleball, after two wins in the PPA Tour Asia – Panas Malaysia Open on July 7 in Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam shines at World Police and Fire Games

The Vietnamese People’s Police sports delegation won 15 gold, four silver, and six bronze medals, making a strong impression at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Birmingham city, Alabama State of the US from June 23 to July 7.

Vietnam team ranks third at Wushu Taolu Asian Cup 2025

Vietnam’s athletes delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Wushu Taolu Asian Cup in China, securing third place overall with a total of 12 medals, including two golds, eight silvers, and two bronzes.