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An to wave Vietnam flag at international shogi tournament

Master Nguyen Xuan Tuan An will be Vietnamese representative at an international shogi (Japanese chess) tournament in Japan.

Players train hard for Vietnam's Teqball World Series

The Teqball World Series Quy Nhon will host 131 teams from 53 different countries around the world in Binh Dinh Province from June 6-9.

Vietnam tackles psychological pressures faced by top athletes

In the near future, Vietnamese sports will train and have professional sports psychology experts, contributing to helping solve the problem of psychological pressure for athletes before competing at international tournaments.

Vietnamese women's volleyball team climb up world rankings

The latest updates to the women’s volleyball world rankings has seen the Vietnamese team climb two places after being crowned champions at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Challenge Cup 2024 on May 29.

Vietnam retain championship at AVC Challenge Cup

Vietnam won the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women 2024 after defeating Kazakhstan in the final match on May 29.

Hanoi to host Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships

As many as 316 athletes from 14 Asian countries and territories will compete at the ninth Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships, scheduled for June 8-10 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation said on May 29.

Vietnam beats Australia to reach final of AVC Women’s Challenge Cup

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team remains undefeated after securing victory over Australia to advance to the final of the AVC Women’s Challenge Cup.

Cerberus Esports win historic 2024 PUBG Global Series 3

Vietnamese Cerberus Esports secure 2024 PUBG Global Series 3, the first major championship of PUBG PC in 2024 in Shanghai, China, on May 20-26 with a total prize of US$300,000.

Vietnam earns two slots for AFC Champions League Two

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the nation will have one direct slot, as well as a playoff place, for local teams competing in the AFC Champions League Two in the 2025 to 2026 season.

2,000 people perform yoga at summer festival

A mass yoga performance witnessed the gathering of 2,000 people from 70 clubs nationwide, with the event taking place in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh from May 25 to May 26 as part of the summer yoga festival.

Twenty-seven football players called for FIFA Days

Coach of the national football team Kim Sang Sik has called 27 players for training ahead of FIFA Days in June and the last two matches within the second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification in Asia.

Vietnamese dancers to attend World Championship Latin Senior II in Germany

Athletes Pham Trung Hoa and Nguyen My Trang will represent Vietnam at the World Championship Latin Senior II, organised by World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) on June 1 and 2 in Bremen, Germany, according to the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation.

Vietnam earns gold medal at Aerobic World Cup in Japan

Vietnam won a gold medal in the team of five category at the Aerobic World Cup 2024 in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday.

Duc Minh amazingly triumphs at HCM City World Cup 3-Cushion 2024

Vietnamese billiard player Tran Duc Minh (world #250) clinched a breathtaking victory over his Korean opponent Kim Jun-tae (World #4) in the final match on May 26, becoming the new champion of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 3-Cushion 2024.

Autistic teen aims for grandmaster status

Beating more than 70 strong rivals from 11 countries and regions, Pham Tran Gia Phuc won the 2024 International Grandmasters, International Masters and FIDE Masters Chess Tournament recently held in Quang Ninh Province.

1,300 players compete at National Youth Chess Championships

Nearly 1,300 players from 53 teams nationwide are participating in the 2024 National Youth Chess Championships, that opened in the northern province of Bac Giang on May 25.

Mekong Delta Marathon expected to attract over 10,000 runners

About 10,000 local and foreign athletes are expected to join the fifth Mekong Delta Marathon 2024 themed “Shinning Together” due to take place in Vi Thanh City, the capital of Hau Giang province, on July 6-7.

VFF opens ticket sales for Vietnam and Philippines World Cup qualifier

Ticket prices range from VNĐ200,000 to VNĐ600,000. The VFF will start selling tickets online from May 25 to May 30, or until they sell out. Buyers are expected to receive their tickets by May 30.

VFF appoints three Vietnamese assistants for coach Kim Sang-sik

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially announced the hiring of three Vietnamese assistants to support coach Kim Sang-sik at U23 and the Vietnamese senior team.

Teams from 53 countries come to Binh Dinh for Teqball World Series in June

As many as 131 teams from 53 countries and territories worldwide will compete in Teqball World Series to be held in Quy Nhon city of southcentral coastal Binh Dinh province for the first time from June 6 to 9.