Football in the 1970s and 80s was far harder. Tackles were tougher and referees more willing to turn a blind eye to the odd elbow in the face.
To celebrate the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, traditional boat races are held nationwide.
Việt Nam’s disabled athletes are taking the sporting world by storm regularly topping medal tables and bringing pride to the nation. Now calls have been made to nurture the talent of young stars for the good of the country.
The seven-time world muaythai champion Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất will fight South Korean Baek Jong Hun in the bantamweight (61.3kg) category.
Currently, four athletes have already secured their tickets: Nguyễn Huy Hoàng (swimming), Nguyễn Thị Thật (cycling), Trịnh Thu Vinh, and Lê Thị Mộng Tuyền (shooting).
Sportspeople have no time to enjoy the Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival as they are busy for tournaments which are Olympic qualification ongoing around the world.
Under the slogan "Connect and Shine", the competition will connect students from Southeast Asian countries giving them the opportunity to show off their talents and unite the Southeast Asian generation for strong integration and development.
The national table tennis team will have an intensive training camp in Nanning, China, in preparation for seeking Olympic places.
The R&A said it is committed to supporting Vietnamese partners in advising and sponsoring plans to push golf growth through youth training programmes; and improving the quality of the VGA Tour system at all levels.
Vietnamese rowers will vie for Olympic spots at a qualification in April in South Korea.
Three athletes Hoàng Thị Tình, Nguyễn Ngọc Diễm Phương and Chu Đức Đạt are expected to collect points for their world ranking from this event, so they would qualify for the Paris Olympics.
At the three-day event, poomsae (performance) athletes will compete in two categories of poomsae-recognised and poomsae-freestyle for cadet, junior and senior competitors, who will vie for individual, pair and team titles on February 8.
In order to promote the growth of elite sports, Bắc Giang is committed to selecting appropriate models and development strategies that align with local conditions. The province aims to emphasise the selection and training of talented athletes.
This will be the second time that An “The Highlight” competes in the LFA and his sixth pro match. The first time, he knocked out American Kendrick Latchman "The Uprising" at the LFA 168, also in Arizona, last September.
The Lunar New Year is nearly here and people rushing around to prepare essentials for the traditional festival. They have their wishes for the New Year, what are yours?
Weightlifter Trịnh Văn Vinh brings Việt Nam two bronze medals at the Asian championship on February 4 in Uzbekistan.
Coach Troussier and his players are expected to create a new cycle of success. However, above all, the entire football system needs consistency and balanced development, from the national championship to clubs and teams.
Nguyễn Hải Đăng won his first ever international badminton title at the Fajr International Challenge 2024 in Iran on February 4.