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Vietnam likely to pick foreign coach for national football team

The Vietnam Football Federation is likely to choose a foreign coach for the national football team following Philippe Troussier’s departure, to prepare for the final two matches in the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brazilian football legends Rivaldo and Dunga to play in Da Nang

Brazilian football legends including Rivaldo, Dunga, Lucio, Edmilson, Kleber, Giovani, Zé Carlos and Paulo Sergio will feature in the Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024 in the central beach city next month.

VFF seeks coaches for national squads after Troussier’s departure

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) will work to find new coaches for the national teams after terminating the contract with French Philippe Troussier on the night of March 26.

Vietnam strives to win more tickets to Paris 2024 Olympics

The sport sector is rolling out measures to provide optimal conditions for athletes in training activities and enhance their performance achievements, thus fulfilling the target of winning 12-15 tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

HCM City to host int’l friendly futsal tournament

An international friendly futsal tournament will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 28-31, with the participation of Iran, Morocco, New Zealand and Vietnam.

Vietnam lose 0-3 to Indonesia in World Cup Qualifiers, coach Troussier sacked

The Vietnamese national football team's hope for a berth in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers are dimming after it lost 0-3 to Indonesia at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on March 26 evening.

AQUA Emirati Rashid Al-Mulla clinches Grand Prix of Vietnam

Jet ski racer Rashid Al-Mulla from Saudi Arabia has won his appeal against the results posted by the judges for the second of the Freestyle Motos at the Grand Prix of Binh Dinh -Vietnam.

Big bonus hung high for Olympic shooters

Vietnamese athletes target at least one more Olympic spot at the World Shooting Championship, an Olympics qualification, next month in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Summer Yoga Festival 2024 to attract nearly 1,500 practitioners

The second Summer Yoga Festival is expected to attract approximately 1,500 practitioners as it is due to take place in Ha Long City of northern Quang Ninh province on May 25 - 26.

Vietnam not to give up hope in World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia

Vietnam will not give up hope of entering the third qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Indonesia again in Hanoi on March 26, said chief coach Philippe Troussier, calling for support from home spectators.

Vietnam triumph at WC Three-Cushion National Teams in Germany

Cueists Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh made history for Vietnam when they defeated their Spanish opponents at the 2024 World Championship Three-Cushion National Teams in Germany on March 24, securing the championship title for the first time.

Boxer earns Olympic dream after decade of effort

Vo Thi Kim Anh has made her lifetime dream come true -- becoming an Olympian -- after she grabbed an official spot at the Paris Olympics' World Qualification in Italy last week.

Vietnam joins WBC to push boxing development

Vietnam Boxing Commission (VBC) has officially become a member of the World Boxing Council (WBC), a strong step to lift national boxing to a higher level.

Binh Dinh’s aquabike championship ends with trophies go to best athletes

Swedish Samuel Johansson overcame all title favorites and strong rivals to win Moto 2 and seal victory in the Runabout GP1 category at the Grand Prix of Binh Dinh-Vietnam's Aquabike World Championship which wrapped up in Quy Nhon City on March 24.

Vietnam Glory honors best athletes, Olympic Run and Run for Peace launched

A program entitled Vietnam Glory is organized to honor successful national sportsmen of 2024 and the annual Hanoi Newspaper’s 49th Run for Peace and Olympic Run Day are launched on March 24 in Hanoi.

Vietnamese runners shine at Da Nang International Marathon

The Danang International Marathon was held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on March 24, attracting over 9,000 athletes, including nearly 1,800 foreigners from 60 countries and territories.

Iranian referee called to officiate Indonesia-Vietnam match

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani has been assigned to take charge of Vietnam’s upcoming fixture against Indonesia in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced.

Vietnam Ultra Marathon 2024 draws over 22,000 runners

Over 2,200 runners from 38 countries and territories joined the Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM) 2024, which was organised for the first time on March 23 in Mai Chau district, the northern province of Hoa Binh.

Ly Hoang Nam into semi-finals of M15 Chandigarh

Top local tennis player Ly Hoang Nam enjoyed an easy victory over Thanapet Chanta of Thailand on March 22 in the quarter-final stage of the India’s M15 Chandigarh 2024.

Nearly 1,800 foreigners race in Da Nang international marathon

An international marathon kicked off on March 22 at Bien Dong Park in the central coastal city of Da Nang, with the event attracting the participation of 9,000 runners, including 1,800 foreigners from 60 countries and territories worldwide.