Việt Nam News

Việt Nam top the World Vovinam Championship

The host team won 18 gold and eight silver medals in both combat and performance events held at the Phú Thọ Gymnasium.

Vietnamese futsal players receive offers to compete in Thailand

Two Vietnamese players are invited to take part in Thailand's futsal league, one of the best local tournaments in Asia.

No place for sinners or sin bins

It was also introduced in both rugby league and rugby union. Think of it like a ‘naughty step’ where a player is sent for 10 minutes for misbehaving.

Marathoners to challenge Sơn Trà Mountain

Deputy head of the race’s organising committee, Trương Duy Hòa said athletes will enjoy the cool air and foggy scenery of Sơn Trà Nature Reserve while challenging themselves on zigzagging route sections.

Hải Phòng need win to reach AFC Cup’s next stage, Hà Nội ousted from Champions League

Hải Phòng play the Indonesian side away on November 30. A win will strengthen Hải Phòng's second position in Group H and give them a chance to progress in the continental competition.

LION Championship to end with thrilling belt bouts

The main feature is the defending title fight of 2018 Asian Games wushu sanda bronze medallist Nghiêm Văn Ý of Việt Nam against Brazilian black-belt jujitsu artist Felipe Ventzki Negochadle in the men's 65kg class.

Việt Nam to train for Asian Cup, Filip Nguyễn close to having Việt Nam passport

It is considered a tough mission for Việt Nam as Japan are the top team in Asia and in 68th ranking, Iraq are 26 places higher than Việt Nam.

Việt Nam team continue winning at World Vovinam Championship

Competing on home ground was an advantage for athletes who received strong crowd support.

Master Minh to represent Việt Nam at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship

Nguyễn Minh Thắng, general secretary of the Việt Nam Chess Federation, said Minh was a strong player in either rapid or blitz chess categories.

Ngọc takes gold, Vy earns bronze at world kurash champs

Việt Nam win gold and bronze medals at the 14th World Kurash Championship in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023 to deliver over US$1.2 million in prizes

Big bonuses will be delivered at the Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023 which brings 60 global golf legends to Nha Trang from November 28-December 2.

Nam beats Kokurkin to become first MFC champion

Kokurkin successfully escaped several times but in the middle of the third round, Nam took him down, locked his arm and delivered a rear-naked-choke. Kokurkin tried to get out but finally tapped in submission. 

Finswimmers take three golds at Asian championship

The Vietnamese finswimmers also pocketed four silvers and three bronzes in other categories of both individual and team events.

Vietnamese artists dominate world vovinam championship

Two other golds went to Lâm Thị Lợi and Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Mai in the women's duilian with swords and Mai Thị Kim Thùy in the women's individual performance with sword.

Xiangqi grandmaster Huynh wins world championship title

The Vietnamese Lại Lý Huynh secures six wins and three draws to have best 15 points to win World Xiangqi Championship's rapid Chinese chess category.

Lai sets tournament record at Hanoi Midnight, becomes fastest runner of 2023

The former SEA Games champion finished first in a time of 2hr 25.04min, setting a new height in the men's full marathon category. The previous record of 2:31.00 was set by Trịnh Quốc Lượng in the 2020 edition.

Talented Ngọc Yến kicks on in sepak takraw

Teenager Trần Ngọc Yến has secured nearly all the most prestigious titles for a player, from the national event to the world championships.

Well-prepared Việt Nam ready for U23 Asian Cup

Việt Nam respects all rivals in Group D at the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Qatar and will eye a Paris Olympics' place from this tournament.