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Vietnamese swimmers win golds, set new records at Thai championships

Vietnamese swimmers won two gold medals and set two records at the ongoing Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2024 in Bangkok.

Vietnamese player ranks second in world billiards rankings

Talented local cueist Tran Quyet Chien currently finds himself in second place in the latest World Union of Billiards (UMB)'s three-cushion rankings with a total of 371 points.

Women’s football championship is back with higher prize

Defending champions HCM City will play Sơn La in the opening match of the National Women’s Football Championship on May 1 in Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu Province.

Ironman Khoa inspires disabled to shine

Võ Huỳnh Anh Khoa took the Ironman title that is the dream of many athletes, becoming the first disabled triathlete in Việt Nam’s history.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau to host Kickboxing Max Fighting Championship

VOV.VN - The Kickboxing Max Fighting Championship (MAXFC 26) will be held on April 13 at the Grand Ho Tram Strip in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Nam Dinh's star wants to become Vietnamese citizen

Fernandes has been in exceptional form during the 2023/24 V.League 1 season, having scored 15 goals in 14 matches for Nam Định.

Coach Troussier issues apology to Vietnamese fans

A day after leaving his position as head coach of the Vietnam national team, French coach Philippe Troussier has written a letter on his personal page expressing many thoughts, apologies, and thanks to local fans during his career.

Vietnam drops to lowest place in FIFA world rankings in eight years

Vietnam dropped a total of 10 spots as they fell to 115th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on April 4 due to their poor performances in the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Hoang Anh Tuan officially named as head coach of U23 national team

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced Hoang Anh Tuan as the head coach of the Vietnamese U23 men’s national team at a ceremony held in Hanoi on April 4.

Vietnam books sixth spot at Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnamese weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh clinched a coveted spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a dominant performance at the ongoing 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Thailand.

Vietnam moves up in Three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Rankings

Vietnam currently ranks third place in the Three Cushion World Rankings following the historic victory of Vietnamese duo Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh at the 36th World Championship Three-Cushion National Teams in Germany.

Vietnamese weightlifter wins International Weightlifting Federation World Cup

Lai Gia Thanh won the first title for Vietnam at the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup on April 1 in Phuket, Thailand.

VFF receives five dossiers for new head coach of Vietnam national team

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) informed that by the end of last week, VFF received five dossiers of foreign candidates for new coach of Vietnam national team to replace former French coach Troussier.

Vietnam first to host World Pickleball Championship in April

For the first time Vietnam will play host to the World Pickleball Championship Series – Asia Pacific in April.

Vietnam ranks first at world powerboat race

Vietnam secured the first place at the Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, the flagship international series of single-seater inshore circuit powerboat racing, which took place in Binh Dinh on March 30-31.

Letter shows drive for her Olympic dream

Badminton player Vu Thi Anh Thu was the only female among 10 talents honored last week after her outstanding performance brought her three national championship golds and one international bronze.

Tourists excited to watch competition of 18 int'l motorboat racers in Binh Dinh

On March 30, the opening ceremony of the Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O World Championship was held at Thi Nai lagoon (Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province).

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.