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Fighting through her pain, Huyền sets sights on Tokyo

Following her gold medal at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines, weightlifter Vương Thị Huyền has set her sights on the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

Sỹ hopes to lead runners to best success

Coach Trần Văn Sỹ has helped many of his athletes winning. Among them are six champions at the 30th SEA Games. He has been honoured as one of best coaches of 2019.

National Bà Rá Mountain Climbing Tournament set for Sunday in Bình Phước

The annual National Bà Rá Mountain Climbing Tournament will be held on Sunday in Phước Long Town, Bình Phước Province.

After SEA Games, swimmer Triệu hits open waters

The 21-year-old, who was taking part in the event for the first time, easily won gold with a time of 1hr 53.31min, making him the first Vietnamese champion in the event.

Linh picked among ones to watch in AFC tournament

Vietnamese striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh has been picked as one of four players to watch at the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship's Group D by the organisers.

Jesus extends mastery of Everton in Man City win

Gabriel Jesus extended his remarkable record against Everton as the Manchester City striker's second-half brace sealed a 2-1 win on Wednesday.

Pogba set for operation in new injury setback

Paul Pogba will undergo surgery on a recurring ankle injury and is expected to spend another month on the sidelines, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed after his side's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday.

Sometimes it’s just not worth arguing

Once again the spotlight was well and truly focused on VAR, and in particular, Liverpool’s match with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday evening.

Runner Oanh voted Việt Nam’s top athlete

Runner Nguyễn Thị Oanh has been honoured as Viet Nam's top athlete of 2019 thanks to her outstanding performances at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.

Việt Nam's top 10 sport events of 2019

Vietnamese athletes have had an outstanding 2019 at home and abroad. Việt Nam News looks at the top 10 events of the year.

More football glory to come in 2020?

Vietnamese football enjoyed a hugely successful 2019 and are now the undisputed king of ASEAN football, but leaders of the national football federation think there's even more to come in 2020.

Việt Nam senior men's team recognised in FIFA list

The world football governing body listed 10 squads which made big bangs throughout the year on its home page.

Liverpool lean on VAR to edge past Wolves

Liverpool continued their relentless march towards a first Premier League title in 30 years, but Jurgen Klopp's men needed the benefit of two VAR reviews to see off Wolves 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

Aguero, De Bruyne class sees tired Man City past Sheffield United

Manchester City shrugged off a tight turnaround from defeat at Wolves to beat Sheffield United 2-0 on Sunday thanks to second-half strikes from Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne.

Lâm becomes best paid goalkeeper ever of Thai League 1

Lâm, who plays for Muangthong United, reportedly receives about US$11,200 per month, making him the league's highest-paid goalkeeper of all time by some way.

HCM City and Hà Nội to take part in ASEAN Club Championship

The event, run by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), will take place in Thailand from May to November, 2020.

2020 season will begin with Super Cup on February 7

The Việt Nam Professional Football Company made the draw for all events yesterday in Hà Nội. The venue for the Super Cup has not been chosen yet.

F1 Việt Nam Grand Prix’s remaining tickets go on sale

Tickets for the standard stand at turn 11 and the unreserved stand at turn 13 cost from VNĐ1,560,000 (US$67) to VNĐ2,590,000 ($112) for a one-day ticket.

Southampton give Chelsea fresh case of home blues

Southampton bolstered their hopes of top-flight survival with a 2-0 victory at Chelsea on Thursday as the Blues lost consecutive home games in the Premier League for the first time since 2011.