Việt Nam News

Việt Nam women lose opening basketball match at SEA Games

Việt Nam were defeated 62-67 by Indonesia in theif opening match of the 5x5 basketball tournament in the 32nd SEA Games on May 9 in Phnom Penh.

Minister Hùng congratulates, encourages Vietnamese athletes

Việt Nam sent 702 athletes to the Games. They aim to bring home between 90 and 120 gold medals to place the country in the top three.

Thanh takes Asian Weightlifting Championship bronze

The Southeast Asian Games champion proved her mettle by lifting an impressive 103kg in her third attempt in the snatch, earning her the coveted bronze medal.

An opportunity missed at the Women’s World Cup

Athletes have to stay focused on the present, but those of us not in the arena aren’t so restricted.

Superwoman Oanh wins two golds in one afternoon at SEA Games

Oanh, who had already won an Asian Indoor Championship title in February, began her remarkable streak with a commanding solo run in the 1,500m event, crossing the finish line in a blistering 4min 15.85sec.

Việt Nam lose to the Philippines but still through to semi-finals

Việt Nam are level with the Philippines and Malaysia on six points, but go through thanks to their superior goal difference.

Troussier pleased with win, plans for next match

Philippe Troussier was excited with Việt Nam's third win at the 32nd SEA Games' Group B, beating nine-man Malaysia 2-1 on May 8 at the Prince Stadium in Phnom Penh.

Việt Nam wins golds in athletics, swimming, bokator

Vietnamese swimmers and runners took four gold medals in the third day of the 32nd SEA Games competitions on May 8 in Cambodia.

Vovinam takes gold, silver on morning of May 9

The quartet of Lâm Thị Thùy Mỵ, Lê Toàn Trung, Đoàn Hoàng Thâm and Lâm Trí Linh demonstrated their formidable skills in the women's multiple training events, where one person defends against three others with a weapon.

Futsal players prepare for Asian Cup qualification

The national futsal team start training on May 8 in HCM City to prepare for the 2024  AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification.

Việt Nam won against 9-men Malaysia, clinch qualification

An early double from Nguyễn Văn Tùng seemed to have sealed the victory for Việt Nam, before Quan Văn Chuẩn's horrific mistake gave Malaysia a way back into the game.

Men's gymnasts win team gold at SEA Games

Việt Nam's karate team wrapped up their SEA Games tournament with two more golds in the men's and women's kumite (combat) team event.

Nguyên wins vovinam silver, Việt Nam in swimming, athletics finals

Nguyên's impressive performance earned him a total of 447 points, falling just short of Aik Soe Lin of Myanmar, who secured the gold medal with 449 points. Phupakorn Wongthanachet of Thailand claimed the bronze with 437 points.

Việt Nam aim to beat the Phillipines despite only needing a draw

Defending champion Việt Nam beat Myanmar 3-1, while the Philippines revived their hopes after edging Malaysia 1-0 on May 6 in Phnom Penh.

Swimmer Bảo wins gold, sets new SEA Games record

Phạm Thanh Bảo set a SEA Games record in the men's 100m breaststroke on May 7 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Karate fighters win golds in SEA Games, complete their target

Việt Nam's karate fighters won more gold medals at the 32nd SEA Games on May 7 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Mascarenhas-Keyes, Vaczi triumph in IRONMAN 70.3 Việt Nam

Mascarenhas-Keyes, who finished the 1.9km swim in 29min, slower than Michel Cassinides, managed the best time in the two-loop 90km bike with 2hr, 16min and 8sec, and 21.1km in 1hr, 25min and 40sec to top the podium.

Việt Nam win a historic 3x3 basketball title

This was a historic moment for the Vietnamese team as they won regional gold for the first time.