Việt Nam News

Runners to discover national park beauty during Cà Mau Marathon 2023

Athletes will take part in the full marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km on non-overlap routes.

Saigon Heat seal top spot after the victory against the Warriors

Defending champions Saigon Heat beat Thang Long Warriors 90-70 on Saturday night (August 19) at the CIS Gymnasium, District 7, HCM City.

Runner Oanh sets personal best at world championship

The Vietnamese wrapped up her race in the qualifications with a time of 4min 12.28sec.  This tops her previous best of 4:13.88 set at the national championship in 2020 in Hà Nội.

Fighters ready for world boxing organisation title matches

The third event of the LEAD series features a World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia belt match and three World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia title bouts at the Saigon Sports Club in HCM City.

Running against time: an elderly athlete's journey

Even at the age of 70, an age when many former professional marathon runners have hung up their running shoes, Nguyễn Đỗ Hùng remains a familiar face in running events across Việt Nam.

Fighter Sơn masters jujitsu, looks to join MMA

Đào Hồng Sơn is one of the first athletes to switch to jujitsu, and has dominated national tournaments since 2019.

Cantho Catfish made a comeback to have first win at home

In the match played on Friday (August 18) at the Cần Thơ Gymnasium in the eponymous city, Danang Dragons ended up losing the match 88-97.

Oanh ready for world championship challenge

In the 1,500m class, Oanh, the only athlete from Southeast Asian region, will face 54 best runners of all continents including No 1 and record holder Faith Kipyegon.

Vietnamese martial arts expected to shine at Asian Games 19

Following their success at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, athletes in disciplines such as wushu, karate, taekwondo, and jujitsu are diligently preparing to be at their best for the prestigious Asian event.

Cantho Catfish comeback to secure first home win

The away team surprisingly entered the match better, thanks to nine points scored within three minutes by Đức Trí, Anh Kiệt, and William Trần.

Swimmer Hoàng to carry national flag at Asian Games

The Sports Authority of Việt Nam has chosen the region's top swimmer to take the honour as he was one of the best athletes of Việt Nam in 2022, winning three golds and one silver at the 32nd SEA Games in May in Cambodia.

Shooter Vinh secures place at Paris Olympics

In qualification, Vinh took 579 points and advanced to the top-eight final where she shot 175.6 points for the fifth place.

Finally, I feel a sense of pride

Regular readers of this column, and I’m aware of at least four, maybe five, won’t be shocked to learn I’m not exactly what you call patriotic when it comes to football.

Saigon Heat clinch playoff spot 

The match was held on Tuesday night (August 16) at Hồ Xuân Hương Gymnasium.

Việt Nam prepares for AFF U23 tournament

Defending champions Việt Nam are confident at the regional championship although most of the team members are juniors.

Việt Nam send fighters to the Asian MMA Championship

Four Vietnamese fighters will compete at the first Asian Mix Martial Arts (MMA) Championship in Thailand from August 18-20.

Vietnamese golfers to tee off at the regional Amateur Golf Team Championship

Nine golfers, under coach Bạch Cường Khang, will take part in the 60th Putra Cup for men, 12th Santi Cup for women, 13th Lion City Cup for the male juniors and seventh Kartini Cup for under-16 female golfers.

Golfers to swing for poor students with excellent learning results

Competing at two courses, Mountain View and Lakeside, golfers will vie for main prizes for the overall champion and group winners, along with awards to those who make the longest drive, are nearest the pin, or shoot a hole-in-one.