Việt Nam News

OneWay Marathon offers unique sports tourism experience

The island's first-ever running event on December 12 is expected to give runners a unique experience and precious bonuses at home.

World Cup round-up: Asian dream comes to a halt; France and England meet in clash of titans

Japan and South Korea suffered heartbreaks in their knockout matches, while France and England easily dismantled their opponents to face each other in the quarterfinals.

Torch relay starts from Hà Nội to Quảng Ninh for National Sports Games

A torch relay ceremony was held on December 5 in Hà Nội, a first step for the National Sports Games which will be kicked of on Friday in Quảng Ninh Province.

Out maybe, but 'soccer' is in good health

The USA may have crashed out of the World Cup on Saturday with a whimper rather than a bang in their 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands, but off the pitch, the beautiful game is in rude health in the land of the free and home of the brave.

Goalkeeper Dũng says goodbye to HCM City FC

On his personal page, Dũng said: “The three-year journey with HCM City stopped. I thank the leaders of HCM City Club, coaching staff, teammates and fans of the club.”

Three belts on the line at 'Fortunes of War' boxing event in Vũng Tàu

In his 12th pro match, IBF Asia lightweight champion Đinh Hồng Quân will face Arnel Baconaje of the Philippines over 12 rounds. It is his second time defending his belt. Last July, he defeated Jules Victoriano of the Philippines unanimously.

Sorry Luis, the World Cup is now behind you

Luis Suarez really is that villain, and as the Uruguayans head home after getting knocked out of the World Cup, you can probably count on one hand those who care one iota about his feelings. Outside of Uruguay, of course.

World Cup round-up: Dumfries powers Holland to quarters, Martinez saves Argentina

Favourites Holland and Argentina are through to the quarterfinals and will face each other come on December 10.

Returning amateur athlete dreams of national team

At the age of 25, runner Vũ Đình Duân fulfilled his dream of being a national team member, representing Việt Nam in international competitions and on a beautiful day, waved a flag as the winner.

World Cup round-up: Last minute drama

South Korea became the third Asian team (if you include Australia) to progress through the group stage of the World Cup, after a dramatic finish in their match against Portugal.

Weightlifters hope for Olympic qualification from world championship

It was scheduled to be held in Chongqing, China, but this changed in March due to COVID-19 measures in China. The new location was announced in April.

Age is much more than just a number for Belgium

And considering they are ranked number two in the world, and finished third at the 2018 World Cup in Russia in 2018, then Belgium must have surely fancied their chances.

Hà Nội dominates karate medals tally at NSG

Hà Nội won a top place of the ninth National Sports Games' karate competition which wrapped up on November 30 in Ninh Bình Province.

Quyết named best player of 2022 V.League 1

Striker Nguyễn Văn Quyết received a statue for the most valuable player of the 2022 V.League 1 season at a V.League Awards ceremony organised on December 1 in Hà Nội.

Students to vie for top spot at seven-a-side football tournament

The first professional seven-a-side football tournament for students will be held this month in the beach city of Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province.

World Cup round-up: Japan claim first place in Group E; Clumsy Lukaku spells doom for Belgium

The excitement also translated to Group F, where Belgium could have claimed their ticket into the knockouts had Romelu Lukaku found the net once in his five crazy misses.

Footballholics, not alcoholics! Can we enjoy a match sober?

In many people's mind, sports and alcoholic beverages, most popularly, beer, goes together like ducks in a pond.

Toàn retains WBA Asia belt against Amparo in Bangkok

Toàn beat the higher-ranked Jake Amparo of the Philippines via a split decision. After 12 rounds, the judges' scorecards were 113-111, 117-111, and 112-116.