Việt Nam News

In a match where the team struck the woodwork four times, Nguyễn Ngọc Mỹ was the star who came to rescue, as Omar Almatar had scored for Kuwait late in the game.

Volleyballer Lê Thanh Thúy and football player Đinh Quang Kiệt will be Việt Nam’s flag bearers for the 20th Asian Games' opening ceremony on September 19 in Japan.

Việt Nam will play Kuwait in the first Group C match on September 15, but the team will be missing Bắc, the best ASEAN scorer, as he is preparing for the FIFA ASEAN Cup later this month.

Vietnamese champions Hà Nội Police FC will face their biggest challenge since the beginning of the season against Japan's Gamba Osaka in the opening match of the AFC Champions League Elite tournament on September 15.

The 20th ASIAD will take place in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, bringing together athletes from across the continent for Asia’s biggest multi-sport event.

The federation announced a VNĐ500 million (US$19,300) bonus for each athlete who wins a gold medal. Silver medallists will receive VNĐ200 million ($7,700), while bronze medallists will receive VNĐ100 million ($3,900).

Nguyễn Thị Tâm is one of the Vietnamese competitors at the upcoming Asian Games, and is the most decorated boxer in Việt Nam and was the first and only Vietnamese boxer to win a silver medal at the world championships.

The 2026/27 V.League 1 season has seen a noticeable influx of young players of Vietnamese heritage, many of whom have been trained in football systems in Europe, North America and Australia.

The Saigon Heat edged past the Nha Trang Dolphins 77–75 in a thrilling playoff game at the Khánh Hòa Provincial Sports Hall on September 10.

Entering its fifth edition, the event invites the running community to discover Hà Nội through routes connecting the city’s historic landmarks and distinctive heritage sites, while promoting active lifestyles, advancing the sports economy and showcasing the image of the capital and Việt Nam to domestic and international audiences.

With preparations following a planned schedule and the squad now taking shape, Việt Nam will head to the ASIAD 20 determined to perform to the best of their ability.

The second playoff meeting between the Hanoi Buffaloes and the Ho Chi Minh City Wings was a decisive one, with the defending champions needing just one more win to reach the final.

The Deputy PM asked each member to demonstrate the highest level of determination and strive to not only meet, but surpass their set targets.

Several U23 Việt Nam players made strong impressions in the opening matches of the 2026-27 V.League 1, providing a timely boost as the squad prepares for the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAN) in Japan.

The Việt Nam Tennis Federation is hosting two ATP Challenger 50 Phan Thiết tennis tournaments from September 6 to 13 and September 13 to 20, featuring more than 100 strong athletes at the NovaWorld Phan Thiết sport complex in Lâm Đồng Province.

The veteran has entered his 21st consecutive V.League 1 season, a rare achievement for a Vietnamese footballer. He reached the milestone on September 5 when Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh faced Hà Nội Police, with Hoàng playing as right back.

Vietnamese martial artists won nine gold medals at the Jujitsu Thailand Open Grand Prix 2026, which ended on September 7 in Ayutthaya.

Việt Nam was finally chosen to host the World Championship Showdance Latin 2026 this December.