Sport

Nearly 300 players to compete in Ciputra Hanoi international badminton tourney

As many as 296 badminton players from 17 countries and territories around the world will be competing for top honours at the Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2015 at Cau Giay gymnasium in Hanoi from March 17 to 22.

Vietnam, Indonesia vie in friendly match

Both Vietnam’s Olympic (or Under-23) football team and its Indonesian counterpart are looking for a win as they lock horns in a friendly match at the My Dinh Stadium on March 9.

Hoang Nam advances to Thailand Junior G1 finals

Vietnamese Ly Hoang Nam has advanced to the final round of the Chang Thailand Junior G1 boys singles finals ongoing in Thailand with a victory over Australia’s Marc Polmans.

Japanese tactician to lead Vietnam women’s national football team

The Vietnam Football Federation has invited Japanese trainer Takashi Norimatsu to serve as head coach of the Vietnam women’s national football team following a selection period with support from the Japan Football Association.

Binh Duong outplayed 1-5 by Japanese hosts

Becamex Binh Duong languishes at the bottom of Group E after being trounced 1-5 by hosts Kashiwa Reysol in a second round match of the Asian Football Federation Champions League in Kashiwa, Japan.

Vietnamese cyclists to take on 1000km trip to Thailand

Land Saigon's 12-member cycling team will begin its seven-day and 1,000km-long journey from HCM City to Bangkok, Thailand on March 6.

U23 team coach aims for berth in Asia U23 finals

The Vietnamese Olympic, or under-23 (U23), football team’s head coach Toshiya Miura set his sights on securing a seat in the finals of the second Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s U23 Football Championship 2015.

Vietnam prepares for 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

The national beach football team will gather in Nha Trang in central Khanh Hoa province from February 25 to March 29 to prepare for the Asian elimination round of the upcoming 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Vinh is Viet Nam's highest-paid sportsperson

Le Cong Vinh has been recognised as the highest-paid sportsman of Viet Nam, based on what he has earned in the last eight years.

Coach Miura reveals U23 squad

The Japanese coach of Vietnam's national team, Toshiya Miura, announced, the U23 team that will compete in the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship.

Vietnam on top of Southeast Asia in FIFA rankings

The Vietnam men’s national football team is starting the New Lunar Year out in the number one spot in Southeast Asia in the latest FIFA rankings for February.

Vietnam to participate in Asian cycling event

Vietnam's cycling team will participate at the Asian Cycling Championship 2015 which kicks off today in Thailand.

Racers prepare for climb at Hanoi vertical run

The Hanoi Vertical Run, Vietnam's highest stair climbing race, will step off on April 18 at Landmark 72, Vietnam's tallest building.

Football academy aims for game revival goal

Vietnam football looks set for a revival with the spread of training academies to boost the country's fortunes in future contests by recruiting and cultivating young players for the professional field.

Taekwondo faces uncertain future

National Taekwondo player Le Huynh Chau recently announced a surprise retirement, which has left Viet Nam's fate during upcoming tournaments hanging in the balance.

Hanoi book fair to showcase international bestsellers

A special book fair that offers good books at cheap prices will be held at Hanoi's Quan Ngua Gymnasium.

U23 confident of passing Asian Champs’ qualifier

Japanese coach Toshiya Miura of Vietnam’s U23 squad said his trainees are hopeful to secure a top 2 position in Group I at the 2016 Asia Football Championships.

US National Team calls up Lee Nguyen

Jurgen Klinsmann, the current coach of the US national team, has called up Vietnamese American Lee Nguyen to play as a midfielder for the United States Men’s National Team.

Vietnam moves up 4 places in FIFA rankings

Vietnam’s national football team has climbed four notches to 133rd in the world Football Federation (FIFA) rankings for January.

Vietnamese footballers miss opportunity to play internationally

The outstanding play of 27-year-old winger Pham Thanh Luong at 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup caught the eye of Korean football club Anyang FC but Hanoi T&T stressed the player's irreplaceable status would block any potential move.

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