Vietnam's only karate gold-medal winner at the last Asian Games (ASIAD), Vu Thi Nguyet Anh, will defend her title at the Games in Guangzhou, China in November.
The bitter memory of last year's Champions League is driving Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United launch their latest quest for European silverware against Rangers.
Professional golf in Vietnam will break new ground this year when it witnesses its first ever match play tournament at the Mercedes-Benz Masters Vietnam.