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Bich Thuy’s attack efficiency leads GS Caltex past Korean volleyball chams

Vietnam’s Bich Thuy dominated the court with 9 points and a 7-point serving streak, helping GS Caltex shock Korean champions Hyundai E&C 3-1.

Vietnam’s Tran Thanh Luc stuns Tayfun Tasdemir to win three-cushion World Cup

From an underdog to a champion, Tran Thanh Luc outplayed world number one Dick Jaspers and Turkish star Tayfun Tasdemir to win the World Cup.

Vietnam’s star spiker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy eyes South Korean volleyball league

Set to begin trials for the Korean V-League 2025/26, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy could secure a high-paying contract and further her international career.

Vietnam’s top spiker faces challenges in international stints

Two consecutive short-term contracts abroad highlight the challenges faced by Vietnam’s number one spiker, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy.

Vietnam’s top volleyball star ends contract with Gresik Petrokimia early

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially parted ways with Gresik Petrokimia after just over a month, marking an unexpected end to her time in the Indonesian league.

Vietnam’s top female archer Do Thi Anh Nguyet reveals her secret to success

From SEA Games gold to Olympic appearances, she shares her journey and training mindset.

Shooting for the stars: Trinh Thu Vinh’s Olympic dream lives on

Vietnam’s top female shooter, Trinh Thu Vinh, reflects on a successful 2024 and looks ahead to the Year of the Snake with an unwavering determination to achieve more.

Billiards ace Tran Quyet Chien vows comeback as world’s best in 2025

After a landmark 2024 season with multiple international titles, Vietnamese billiards player Tran Quyet Chien is focused on reclaiming the world number one ranking in carom 3-cushion billiards in 2025.

Swimmer Huy Hoang aspires to surpass himself

Hoang is now setting his sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics, undaunted by the challenges that lie ahead.

Legendary Vietnamese runner and coach Bui Luong dies at 86

Vietnam's running legend Bui Luong passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind immense sorrow for his family, the sports industry, and the Vietnamese athletics community.

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.

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.

Thanh Vu races 500km to complete Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra

Thanh Vu has become the first Vietnamese athlete to complete the annual Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra on March 13 in Sweden.

Ly Hoang Nam back into top 500 tennis players in the world

Vietnamese tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam has reappeared in the world’s top 500 of the upcoming Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) men’s singles rankings.

Linh to find her form at German Open

Nguyen Thuy Linh sets her sights on high results at the 2024 German Open to push her back up the world badminton ranking as well as maintain her place in the leading pack for the Paris Olympic Games.

Teenage An a driver for Vietnamese golf

Le Chuc An impressed in almost all the tournaments she played in 2023.

Five talented Vietnamese male players born in the year of the dragon

The year 2024 promises to be a remarkable year for Vietnamese football, with a roster of outstanding players expected to shine. Among them are five talented male players who were born in the year of the Dragon (2000).

Women’s volleyball, shooting teams win big at Victory Cup

The Vietnamese women’s volleyball and shooting teams scored triumphs at the Victory Cup Gala for the best players and coaches of the year.

Duong Quoc Hoang waves the flag for Vietnam's billiards

Duong Quoc Hoang is now in the same pool with many globally well-known players as he has become the first Vietnamese cueist to join the World Professional Nineball Tour Corporation (WNT).

Volleyball star Thuy ready to serve her country

Playing far away from home, Trần Thị Thanh Thúy receives strong love and support because of her talent and skill in all aspects of the game, which made her one of the 10 best Vietnamese players in volleyball history.