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Match-fixing attempt uncovered at U16 women's national tournament

The Vietnam Football Federation has sanctioned Nguyen Van Nhat, head coach of the U16 Thai Nguyen women's football team, for attempting to fix the result of a match against HCM City team at the 2024 National U16 Women's Football Championship.

Nguyen Huy Hoang fails to qualify for finals in Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnam’s top swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang failed to qualify for the finals in the 800m freestyle event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing with a surprisingly low time.

Pickleball: developing sport making a racket

Pickleball has been introduced in Vietnam for about six years and has quickly garnered public interest. The sport has spread to many cities and provinces, with the number of players rapidly increasing.

Vietnamese female boxer advances to 2nd qualification round at Paris Olympics

Vietnamese female boxer Ha Thi Linh advanced to the second qualification round of the U60kg category after a decisive win over Feofaaki Epenisa from Tonga late July 27 at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

GM Le Quang Liem tops Biel Chess Festival third time in a row

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has won his third Biel International Chess Festival's Masters Triathlon title with a round to spare in Biel, Switzerland.

Vietnam's Trinh Thu Vinh narrowly misses out on Olympic medal

Vietnam's top medal hope, Trinh Thu Vinh, finished fourth in the women's 10m air pistol final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, narrowly missing out on a podium spot.

Vietnam's Pham Thi Hue qualifies for rowing quarterfinals in Paris

In her Olympic debut, Pham Thi Hue from Vietnam has successfully progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's heavyweight single sculls rowing event at the Paris 2024 Games.

VN athletes show their appreance at Paris Olympics

Vietnamese national flags are on display proudly at the Athletes Villages in Paris while athletes impressed with organisers’ preparation and ready for fights.

Impact of Thanh Hoa FC’s withdrawal from AFC Cup on Vietnamese football

The decision by Thanh Hoa FC to withdraw from the AFC Cup has disappointed fans and damaged Vietnamese football’s reputation with the AFC. It’s time for the Vietnam Football Federation to establish stricter regulations to prevent such occurrences.

VN golfer Nguyen Anh Minh exits US Junior Amateur 2024 at quarterfinal stage

Despite a valiant effort, Nguyen Anh Minh's impressive run at the US Junior Amateur 2024 came to an end in the quarterfinals. The young Vietnamese golfer was defeated 2&3 by China's Xihuan Chang.

VN golfer Nguyen Anh Minh reaches quarterfinals at US Junior Amateur 2024

Nguyen Anh Minh has etched his name in history by reaching the quarterfinals of the US Junior Amateur 2024. The young Vietnamese golfer's exceptional play has earned him a spot among the top competitors in this prestigious tournament.

Vietnam's medal hopes high as Paris 2024 Olympics kick off

Vietnam's quest for Olympic medals continues as the Paris 2024 Games begin. This year, the sports delegation, featuring 16 athletes, is focused on achieving podium finishes in shooting, archery, and weightlifting events.

Vietnam offers $1.26mil. in rewards for gold medalists at Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnamese athletes who win gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be eligible for substantial rewards, potentially totaling nearly VND30 billion (US$1.26 million). This includes official government rewards and bonuses from various organizations.

The shadow of mega deals in Vietnam's V-League

As Vietnam’s V-League buzzes with a flurry of high-value transfers, a closer inspection reveals a less glamorous reality behind the multi-billion-VND deals.

VN gears up for AFF Cup 2024 with friendlies against Thailand, Russia, and more

Vietnam's national football squad is intensifying their preparation for the AFF Cup 2024 with a strategic schedule of international friendlies, including anticipated matches against Thailand and Russia or Panama.

Cristiano Roland of Brazil named as head coach of Vietnam U16 team

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced Cristiano Roland of Brazil as the new head coach of the U16 men's national football team.

Vietnam yet to have broadcasting rights to 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

Though there are three days left till the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Vietnam has yet to secure the broadcasting rights to the world’s biggest sporting event.

Vietnam Olympians arrive in France

Twenty-three out of the 39 members of the Vietnam sports delegation to the Paris Olympics 2024 have checked in the Olympics Village in Paris.

Meet the top female athletes representing Vietnam at the Paris Olympics

As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Vietnam’s delegation is set to make a mark with its standout female athletes, each bringing both skill and charm to the Games.

Setbacks for U16 and U19 Vietnam: A wake-up call for youth football?

The recent failures of the U16 and U19 Vietnamese teams at the Southeast Asian Championship have left fans and experts questioning the current state and future direction of Vietnamese youth football.