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Vietnam U17 made history on April 24 by defeating Malaysia U17 3-0 in the final to claim the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship and secure their fourth regional title.

Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has captured attention after sharing moments swimming with sharks during a trip to the Maldives for an international open water competition.

Former Vietnam swimming star Nguyen Thi Anh Vien claimed four gold medals at the Oceanman Maldives 2026 open water championship, delivering a standout performance in her first 10km sea race.

The PPA Tour Asia 2026 will return to Vietnam in August with a stop in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam secured third place at the Kickboxing World Cup 2026 with 32 gold, 33 silver and 30 bronze medals, marking a major improvement in performance on the international stage.

Three new FIFA-standard stadiums signal Vietnam’s most ambitious sports infrastructure upgrade in decades.

Vietnamese athlete Le Van Cong claimed silver in the men’s under 49 kilogrammes category at the 2026 Asia–Oceania Para Powerlifting Championships in Bangkok.

Pickleball court operators in Hanoi are struggling with falling customer numbers as rapid expansion has left supply outpacing demand in early 2026.

Hanoi will host the 2026 International Martial Arts Festival this August, bringing together up to 2,000 martial artists, coaches and performers from Vietnam and abroad.

Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has extended the contract of goalkeeping coach Lee Woon Jae until 2027, citing his key role in recent team successes.

Vietnam’s GAM Esports has been selected for the 2026 Esports Foundation Club Partner Programme, joining 40 organisations in a global initiative.

Vietnam’s top player Ly Hoang Nam secured the men’s singles title at the PPA Tour Asia-Hanoi Cup 2026 after a convincing straight-sets victory over compatriot Truong Vinh Hien in the final on April 5.

FIFA has confirmed that Vietnam Television has secured the broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam.

Vietnam climbed five places to 99th in the FIFA rankings after a 3-1 victory over Malaysia in the final round of Asian Cup 2027 qualifying.

Danang will host the pickleball world cup from August 30 to September 9, expecting around 4,000 players from 80 countries in a major boost for the city’s sporting profile.

Vietnam secured a 3-1 victory over Malaysia in Ninh Binh Province on Tuesday evening, finishing top of their Asian Cup 2027 qualifying group with a perfect record.