Vietnam's top athletes

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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.

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Female athletes are challenging outdated norms and reshaping the role of women in Vietnamese sports.

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.

Bich Tuyen to compete for a spot in South Korea’s top volleyball league

In a surprising turn of events, Bich Tuyen will be the sole Vietnamese representative in the South Korean volleyball try-outs this season, while Thanh Thuy has decided to continue playing in Vietnam.

Vietnamese female badminton player finishes second at German Open

​Despite strong support from the German crowd, Linh, placed 26th on the world rankings, struggled from the start. Yeo's powerful and precise smashes quickly established a seven-point lead at 9-2 before closing the first set 21-16.

Bich Thuy’s attack efficiency leads GS Caltex past Korean volleyball chams

Vietnam’s Bich Thuy dominated the court with 9 points and a 7-point serving streak, helping GS Caltex shock Korean champions Hyundai E&C 3-1.

Vietnam’s Tran Thanh Luc stuns Tayfun Tasdemir to win three-cushion World Cup

From an underdog to a champion, Tran Thanh Luc outplayed world number one Dick Jaspers and Turkish star Tayfun Tasdemir to win the World Cup.

Vietnam’s star spiker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy eyes South Korean volleyball league

Set to begin trials for the Korean V-League 2025/26, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy could secure a high-paying contract and further her international career.

Vietnam’s top spiker faces challenges in international stints

Two consecutive short-term contracts abroad highlight the challenges faced by Vietnam’s number one spiker, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy.

Vietnam’s top volleyball star ends contract with Gresik Petrokimia early

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially parted ways with Gresik Petrokimia after just over a month, marking an unexpected end to her time in the Indonesian league.