Việt Nam News

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.

Dortmund chiefs predict bright future for VN football

Although this was only a friendly game with many of the German stars absent from the starting eleven due to the Qatar World Cup, the victory gave the Bundesliga team food for thought about Vietnamese players.

World Cup round-up: Socceroos knock Denmark out cold; Argentina find crucial win to progress

Australia won 1-0 against Denmark to progress at the expense of the Danes, while Poland lost to Argentina but still qualify for the knockouts.

Quảng Ninh divers bag gold, bronze

Host Quảng Ninh pocketed one gold and one silver in diving at the National Sports Games on November 30.

Quảng Ninh masters claim high position at national chess club champs

Quảng Ninh finished second in the National Chess Clubs Cup which wrapped up in Thái Nguyên on November 30.

The Southgate train keeps on rolling

Gareth Southgate was never the nation's choice but has been the nation's flavour when the time has come.

World Cup round-up: Senegal's sensational comeback, USA through

In Group A, the Netherlands are through after beating Qatar 2-0, while Senegal completed a stunning comeback against Ecuador to progress. Wales and Iran said their goodbye to the tournament after losses to England and the USA.

Hà Nội wins shooting event at National Sports Games

Hà Nội topped the National Sports Games's shooting event which  saw 30 new national records at the Hà Nội National Sports Training Centre.

Việt Nam primed to put up tough fight against strong Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund are strong team but Việt Nam may not lose to them in the friendly match today at the Mỹ Đình Stadium

Sài Gòn win their first ever futsal championship

Thái Sơn Nam were favourites going into the match but the defending champions couldn't do enough to keep Sài Gon out. 

National volleyball championship to begin in February

At a draw held in Hà Nội on Monday, organisers said the tournament, the Đức Giang Chemicals Cup, will have two qualification rounds.

Sometimes we do need to state the obvious

A great photograph emerged this week of the Japan dressing room, after the team had left. And yes, you’ve guessed it, spic and span.

BVB players warmly welcomed to Việt Nam

Borussia Dortmund landed in Việt Nam this morning  and received warmly welcome with Vietnamese traditional conical hats at the Nội Bài International Airport.

World Cup round-up: Thrilling encounters with goals galore

The first fixture of the day has often seen few goals, especially in the first half due to the heat in Qatar. This was not the case for these games.

National Sports Games to take part in December

This is the ninth time the event has been organised and will attract more than 17,000 athletes, coaches, officials, referees, staff, volunteers and others.