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Ly Hoang Nam shocks world No.2 at PPA Asia Pickleball Open in China

Ly Hoang Nam delivered a stunning upset in Hangzhou, China, defeating world No.2 Federico Staksrud to reach the men’s singles final of the PPA Asia Pickleball Open 2025.

Xuan Son’s long road back: From injury to national team spotlight

Xuan Son has made his return to both the Vietnam national team and Nam Dinh FC, but regaining his peak form will require more time and effort.

Vietnamese volleyball stars blaze in Japan ahead of SEA Games call-up

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy and Tran Thi Bich Thuy delivered stellar performances in the 2025/26 Japan Volleyball League just before heading back to Vietnam to prepare for the 33rd SEA Games.

Vietnam’s volleyball prodigy, 16, steps up for SEA Games spotlight

Bui Thi Anh Thao, just 16 years old, is turning heads in the world of Vietnamese women's volleyball as she prepares to take on the SEA Games stage, stepping into the shoes of national team veterans like Bich Tuyen and Thanh Thuy.

Gunma Green Wings release Thanh Thuy for SEA Games duty

Vietnam’s top volleyball star will leave her Japanese club temporarily to rejoin the national team for SEA Games in Thailand.

Le Quang Liem holds German grandmaster in intense World Cup showdown

Despite facing a highly difficult position under immense pressure, Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem managed to secure a draw against Alexander Donchenko of Germany in round 5 of the 2025 Chess World Cup.

Vietnamese grandmaster enters World Cup round 5 for the first time

Le Quang Liem has become the first Vietnamese male chess player to reach round 5 of the FIDE World Cup.

Vietnam’s volleyball star Bich Tuyen excluded from SEA Games 33

Vietnam’s top opposite hitter will not compete in SEA Games 33 as the national team reshapes its lineup.

Vietnamese golf prodigy enters WAGR top 200 at just 16 years old

The 16-year-old golf sensation continues to stun the world with back-to-back victories across Asia.

Vietnam’s women’s football coach awarded top national honor

Vietnam women’s national football team coach Mai Duc Chung was honored with the prestigious title of Labor Hero on the morning of September 25.

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.

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.

Thanh Thuy joins Japanese volleyball club, SEA Games return uncertain

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially joined her new team, Gunma Green Wings, as the Japanese league gears up for its 2025-2026 season.

Vietnam’s badminton queen Thuy Linh writes new chapter in world championship

With bold strokes and mental toughness, Linh proves why she leads Vietnam’s badminton scene.

Vietnam’s Thuy Linh defeats world No. 10 in thrilling opening-round upset

Nguyen Thuy Linh eliminates Thai legend Ratchanok Intanon at the 2025 World Championships.

Rising star Quynh Huong tops Vietnam’s scoring at U21 World Championship

Seventeen-year-old outside hitter Pham Quynh Huong emerged as the top scorer for Vietnam at the 2025 FIVB U21 Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

Vietnam’s Dang Thi Hong tops world scoring at U21 championship

The 19-year-old star leads all scorers with 62 points after three matches.

Vietnam’s top badminton star reaches career-high global rank

Vietnam’s top-ranked female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, has achieved a historic career milestone, reaching world No.18 in the latest BWF women’s singles rankings.

Injured striker Xuan Son trains in Brazil, targets Asian Cup qualifier return

Ahead of the 2025/26 season, striker Nguyen Xuan Son has unexpectedly parted ways with Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC to return to his home country of Brazil.

Vietnamese volleyball star to play for Japan's Gunma Green Wings

Standing at 1.90m and boasting extensive playing experience, Thuy is expected to be a key player in helping Gunma improve their standing in the rankings.