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Hanoi T&T face changes when V.League starts up

Hanoi T&T made a big bang just one week before the V.League's opening when they separated from head coach Phan Thanh Hung.

Saigon Heat edge Mono Vampire in thriller

 Saigon Heat dug deep to earn a 100-99 victory over the Mono Vampire Basketball Club in over-time at Sripatum University Stadium in Thailand on February 14.

Vietnam tackle Thailand in futsal event

 A draw against Thailand in the last Group C round match on February 15 will be enough for Vietnam to remain on top of the table, as they advanced to the final eight in the Asian Football Confederation Futsal Championship in Uzbekistan.

Stories about “rough pearls” of VN sports

A number of young promising athletes emerged over the past year, giving fans a strong belief in the bright future of national sports.

VN famous football players born in the Year of Monkey

 In Western astrology, there are 12 astrological signs – and in Vietnamese astrology, there are 12 zodiac animals – the mouse, cow, tiger, rat, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

The new hope of Vietnamese canoeing

 Sixteen-year-old Truong Thi Phuong is scripting a new story for Vietnamese sport in canoeing.

Ly Hoang Nam begins year with tournaments in China

 Top Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam's short Tet celebration has ended, to be followed by participation in tournaments in China. The national number one player will compete in a Men's Futures F1 tournament from February 15 to 21.

Manh loaned to Dong Nai FC for one year

 Former national U23 squad player Nguyen Van Manh has been loaned to first division side Dong Nai, following a one-year contract.

Ronaldo, Rivaldo may not visit Vietnam as planned

 VietNamNet Bridge – The team of Brazilian football stars is not expected to visit Vietnam because the sponsor cannot pay the expenses of US$1 million as requested by the partner.

The ups and downs of Japanese coach Miura and Vietnam football

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation decided to sack the Japanese coach after nearly two years of cooperation . During his time in Vietnam, Miura made improvements even though fans were frustrated in the later period.

Ministry issues off-road car race regulations

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently issued a circular on off-road car racing in Vietnam, including special regulations for the sport.

Japanese coach Miura receives Ministry of Culture’s medal

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has presented a meaningful gift in recognition of the contribution of coach Miura Toshiya to Vietnam football for almost two years.

Vietnam football retains 146th globally in February

 Vietnam maintained its 146th position in the FIFA’s February rankings, according to the Vietnam Football Federation on February 4.

Vietnam's top chess player sinks four places in world rankings

 Le Quang Liem has dropped four places to No 37 among active players in the latest world men’s rankings announced by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

Tennis star Ly Hoang Nam reaches career-high ranking

 Ly Hoang Nam of Viet Nam has reached a new point in his career after being ranked 909th in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals on February 1.

Hanoi T&T beat Kitchee 1-0

 Gonzalo Damian Marronkle scored the only goal as Ha Noi T&T beat Kitchee SC yesterday in the second qualification round of the Asian Football Confederation's Champions League in Ha Noi.

Hanoi T&T to play Hong Kong champions

 Ha Noi T&T's young players will play Kitchee Sport Club of Hong Kong in the second preliminary round of the AFC Champions League today at Hang Day Stadium.

Binh Duong FC win Super Cup 2015

 Becamex Binh Duong defeated Ha Noi T&T 2-0 to receive the Vietnamese Super Cup trophy at Thanh Hoa Stadium in the central province of Thanh Hoa on Saturday.

Ninh Chu Bay to hold kiteboard event

 The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) has chosen Ninh Chu Bay in the southern province of Ninh Thuan to hold the KTA-Kiteboard Tour Asia-Championship 2016.

Quang Ninh Coal sign contract with Bisan

 Phnom Penh Crown FC's striker George Bisan has joined V.League 1's Quang Ninh Coal on a two-year contract.