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Vietnam storms into AFC Futsal finals with unbeaten group stage

Vietnam’s national futsal team defeated Lebanon 4-0 in their final group match, securing a spot in the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals after three consecutive victories.

Over 4,000 join Hanoi Peace Run and Paralympic milestone celebration

The 50th Hanoi Moi Expanded Peace Run is set to take place at 7 a.m. on September 28 around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, with over 4,000 participants including athletes, students, civil servants, and workers based in the capital.

Vietnam thrashes China 7-2 in AFC Futsal qualifiers

Vietnam’s national futsal team crushed China 7-2 in their second match of the AFC 2026 qualifiers, boosting their chances of reaching the final round.

Coach Kim Sang Sik considers fast-tracking Vietnam’s football transition

Coach Kim Sang Sik has a strong U23 core to refresh Vietnam’s national squad, but will he take the risk of change?

Vietnam wins four gold medals at 2025 Muaythai Youth World Championship

Young athletes from the Vietnamese Muay team achieved outstanding results at the 2025 Muaythai Youth World Championship, which concluded in the United Arab Emirates on September 19.

Volleyball star Dang Thi Hong turns to online sales after career-ending ban

At just 19, volleyball player Dang Thi Hong is facing the possibility of early retirement after receiving an indefinite competition ban. With her sports career suddenly on hold, she has turned to online sales to earn a living.

HCM City rezoning advantageous for developing marine sports

After its merger, Ho Chi Minh City has become a sprawling coastal megacity that includes Binh Duong and the beach area known as Ba Ria–Vung Tau, ideally positioned to boost various sectors, notably marine and water sports.

Vietnamese runners shine at Vietnam Mountain Marathon

Vietnamese runners dominated the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2025 in Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai province, which took place from September 19-21 with the participation of trail runners from 47 countries and territories.

Thailand confirms absence of Vietnam’s Bich Tuyen from SEA Games

With the registration deadline passed, Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen is confirmed absent from Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team.

Vietnam seeks clarity in volleyball gender controversy

A month after her suspension at the 2025 U21 World Championship, Dang Thi Hong remains at the center of controversy, with the Vietnam Volleyball Federation still seeking clarity from FIVB.

Vietnam falls one place in FIFA rankings despite no matches

Vietnam’s national football team has slipped one spot in the FIFA World Rankings for September 2025, despite not playing any official matches during the period.

Vietnamese volleyball players face gender checks ahead of SEA Games

The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) has confirmed that gender verification testing may be conducted at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, raising concerns among athletes and fans.

Vietnamese football at risk again as clubs withdraw from new season

The 2025/26 football season has just begun, yet Vietnamese football is once again clouded by the same dark patterns of the past: club dissolution and withdrawals.

World pickleball superstars head to Vietnam this September

The PPA Tour Asia - MB Vietnam Cup 2025 will bring global champions to Da Nang from Sept 30 to Oct 4.

Vietnamese dance duo wins world bronze in Latin Showdance debut

Phan Hien and Thu Huong bring home a historic WDSF medal, marking a first for Vietnam in this international category.

A new chapter for Vietnam's volleyball star in Japan

Vietnam’s top middle blocker Bich Thuy is likely heading to Japan for the 2025-26 volleyball season after a successful stint in South Korea.

Vietnamese MMA champion stuns Irish kickboxing star

Vietnamese fighter Truong Cao Minh Phat delivered a stunning performance by defeating Ireland’s kickboxing champion Aaron Clarke at the Vietnam MMA Championship on the evening of September 13 in Hanoi.

Thuy Linh loses Vietnam Open crown to Cai Yanyan

On the afternoon of September 14, Nguyen Thuy Linh was unable to defend her title at the Vietnam Open 2025, falling to Chinese shuttler Cai Yanyan in the final match.

Vietnam volleyball star Bich Tuyen sparks controversy after Hong's suspension

Dang Thi Hong has been banned from all official domestic volleyball tournaments, while Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen now faces potential complications as the Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) introduces stricter eligibility rules.

Vietnam volleyball star Dang Thi Hong may retire at 19 after ban

Facing an indefinite suspension, Dang Thi Hong shifts focus to coaching and education, possibly ending her playing career at just 19.