The long walk to a gold medal

Nguyễn Thành Ngưng has become a familiar name in Việt Nam’s walking scene, having won gold in the men’s 20km event at the National Athletics Championship for the last 11 years. He was also one of the first walkers in Southeast Asia to make it to the Olympics. He spoke with Thanh Nga.

Việt Nam's 10 sports stories of 2020 In a year where the Olympics and Euros were postponed and sport impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic around the globe, Vietnamese athletes still managed to strut their stuff. Việt Nam News looks at the most 10 remarkable sports stories of the year.

Lucky break for middle-distance star2

Trần Văn Đảng is expected to shoulder Việt Nam's task at the 800m and 1500m events in the 31st SEA Games next November

Quách siblings eyeing SEA Games gold

Quách Công Lịch and his younger sister Quách Thị Lan are among Vietnam’s major hopes at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hà Nội and the Tokyo Olympics next year.

Fleeter of foot as SEA Games near

Ngần Ngọc Nghĩa collapsed after the finish line and needed help to get back on his feet. He had used every ounce of energy at his disposal to win the 200 metres sprint at the National Athletics Championships, and there was not much left to help him celebrate his victory.

Runner Oanh ready for SEA Games after domestic success The pint-sized runner is now aiming to defend her thrones at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games next November.

Vietnamese athletes eye SEA Games and Olympics The recently concluded 2020 National Athletics Championship helped athletes prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 31 to be held in Việt Nam next year.

Braking the dogma: Creatine

Some athletes take large doses of nutritional supplements in an effort to get an edge over their opponents. Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements.

Vietnamese track and field sector focuses on youth training Track and field athletes secured 17 gold medals in the 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and 16 in last year's Games, while Bùi Thị Thu Thảo won a gold medal at the Asian Games in 2018 in the women’s long jump.

Hùng racing to make the triathlon in SEA Games 31

This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many triathlon events have been cancelled but Hùng is still training hard.