Pre-1989, supporters were treated like cattle at many grounds, herded into dilapidated and antiquated stadiums with little thought for safety.

Swimmer Nguyễn Huy Hoàng has won the best athlete award in 2021 announced by the National Sports Administration and Việt Nam Olympics Committee on Wednesday.

Despite a late start to the sport, Tăng Thị Nhung went on to become Việt Nam's first-ever professional golfer. Now, after retiring from the competition, she is determined to use her position to encourage others to take up the sport. 

After a difficult year, Vietnamese sports have a chance to bounce back at the many tournaments being held over the next 12 months - fans will hope it was worth the wait. 

A team of six bobsleigh athletes will be the first Vietnamese to compete at a Winter Olympic in February. The team was founded and led by Nguyễn Dân An and has already taken part in competitions in North America Cup. They are hoping for their very own cool runnings in China. VNS

It feels a little harsh to hold anyone to a New Year’s resolution in 2022 as we enter the third year of life in a pandemic, but professional football is an unforgiving arena.

Running has changed the life of trail runner Đỗ Trọng Nhơn, and it is through this healthy pastime that he wishes to help more people lead fuller, richer lives.

Đinh Thế Nam will take charge of the U23 Việt Nam national team at the 2022 U23 AFF Cup in Cambodia, replacing Park Hang–seo to allow the Korean more time to focus on the first team.

The COVID–19 pandemic is still hitting the world of sport hard but 2021 will always be remembered as a year of stunning "first times" for Vietnamese athletes, as well as a few moments of heartbreak for the nation.