Sport

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.

Vietnam are aiming for a convincing victory over Malaysia in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier on March 31, despite already securing a place in the finals.

Vietnam delivered a dominant performance to defeat Bangladesh 3-0 in an international friendly in Hanoi on March 26.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has set a target of returning to the FIFA top 100 rankings and qualifying for the World Cup, with a focus on coaching development and youth restructuring.

Naturalised striker Nguyen Xuan Son has been named the most valuable player in Vietnam’s national team for the March 2026 training camp, while Hoang Hen ranks seventh, according to Transfermarkt.

Thirteen foreign cyclists will compete in the 38th edition of the Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Cup, organisers announced at a launching ceremony held in the city on March 22.

Hanoi will host nearly 330 players from 21 countries at the Vietnam International Challenge from March 24 to 29, as top badminton athletes compete for titles and prize money.

Around 10,000 runners from Vietnam and abroad are expected to take part in the Danang International Marathon 2026, scheduled for March 21-22 with several race categories and community events.