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Vietnam women’s futsal team play friendlies in Japan

The Vietnam women’s futsal team arrived in Narita, Japan, on the morning of February 16, officially beginning an important training camp in preparation for the ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship 2026.

Vietnam U23 not taking part in China friendly tournament

Vietnam to host SEA Esports Nation Cup for first time

Vietnam to host Asian Dancesport Championship this July

Vietnam has been granted the hosting rights for the Asian DanceSport Championship 2026, with the event scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from July 9 to 12.

Another medal for Vietnam at 2026 Asian Rifle & Pistol Championships

Vietnam secured another podium finish at the ongoing 2026 Asian Rifle & Pistol Championships in India with a bronze medal in the men’s 50 m pistol team event on February 7.

‘Green diamond’ sports arena draws attention in central Vietnam

A green diamond-shaped indoor arena has drawn attention in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri, with an investment of more than VND 120 billion (USD 4,562).

GM Le Quang Liem climbs to world No.17 in latest FIDE rankings

Vietnam’s chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem has moved up one place to 17th in the latest world rankings released by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), according to the February 2026 list.

Vietnam bow out in Asian Futsal Cup 2026 after loss to Indonesia

Vietnam’s futsal team lost 3-2 to hosts Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on February 3, bringing their campaign to an early end.

Runner Hoang Nguyen Thanh to compete in Tokyo Marathon 2026

Hoang Nguyen Thanh will represent Vietnam at the Tokyo Marathon 2026, one of the six World Marathon Majors, scheduled for March 1 in Japan.

Vietnam lose 0-1 to Thailand, finish second in Group B at Futsal Asian Cup

Vietnam’s futsal team fell 0-1 to Thailand futsal team in their final Group B match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 31.

Vietnam to host 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

Vietnam has been selected by the Asian Wrestling Federation to host the 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, marking the second time the country will stage the continental youth event.

Vietnam defeat Lebanon to move closer to Futsal Asian Cup quarter-finals

Vietnam secured a 2-0 victory over Lebanon in their second Group B match of AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on January 29, putting them on the brink of an early quarter-final berth.

Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang granted Vietnamese citizenship

President Luong Cuong has signed a decision, approving Vietnamese citizenship for Patrik Le Giang, a Slovakian national who is currently playing as a goalkeeper for HCM City Police FC.

AFC issues suspension following Dinh Bac’s red card

AFC has announced disciplinary action against forward Nguyen Dinh Bac following the red card he received in the third-place playoff match against South Korea U23 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Striker Dinh Bac wins Top Scorer Award at AFC U23 Asian Cup

Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac has become the first Vietnamese player to claim the Top Scorer Award at the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026: Vietnam edge RoK in thriller to claim bronze

The AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 third-place match on late January 23 (Vietnam time) concluded with a victory for Vietnam, whose players overcame the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a nerve-wracking shootout.

Kuwaiti referee to officiate U23 Vietnam-South Korea match

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the referee team for the third-place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 between U23 Vietnam and U23 South Korea.

Vietnamese swimmer breaks record to win gold at 13th ASEAN Para Games

Vietnam claimed another gold medal at the 13th ASEAN Para Games on January 21, with swimmer Vi Thi Hang breaking the Games record in the women’s 50m backstroke (S6-7).

Vietnam U23 lose to China in 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinal

Vietnam U23 were beaten 3-0 by China U23 in the semifinal of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on January 20 in Saudi Arabia, missing out on a place in the final.

HCM City sets up LED screens for Vietnam U23 semi-final

Ho Chi Minh City has installed six large LED screens along Nguyen Hue pedestrian street to allow residents and visitors to watch Vietnam’s U23 semi-final match against China on Tuesday evening.

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