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Vietnam lost 2-1 to Syria in a closed-door friendly on December 30, a match aimed at testing squad depth and tactical options ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia.

Midfielder Hoang Duc won the Vietnam Golden Ball 2025, marking the third time in his career he has claimed the country’s most prestigious individual football honor.

Vietnam U23 departed for Qatar on December 26 to begin a training camp in preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 finals.

Marksmen of the national shooting team are gearing up to compete for medals at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, scheduled for February 2-14 in India.

Vietnam U23 have officially regrouped following their gold medal triumph at the SEA Games 33, beginning preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Vietnam’s U22 football team were awarded substantial bonuses after winning the gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games, with rewards coming from the Vietnam Football Federation and sponsors.

Vietnam scored their third goal in extra time after they leveled 2-2 with hosts Thailand in the main 90 minutes of the 33rd SEA Games men's football final to secure the title.

Vietnam’s women’s team failed to defend their SEA Games title after losing 6-5 to the Philippines on penalties in the final on December 17.

Vietnam U22 will take on Thailand U22 in the men’s football final at the 33rd SEA Games, with head coach Kim Sang Sik poised to make history.

Late goals from Le Van Thuan and Thanh Nhan lifted Vietnam to a 2-0 win over the Philippines on December 15, securing a place in the mens football final at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.

Vietnam’s women’s football team secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Indonesia in the SEA Games 33 semifinal on December 14 in Thailand, booking their spot in the final.

Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Phuong, Nguyen Ngoc Tram and Hoang Thi Thu Uyen won gold in the women’s team kata at the 33rd SEA Games on December 11, defeating hosts Thailand.

Vietnamese pickleballer Ly Hoang Nam jumped to second place in the PPA Tour Asia men’s singles rankings after clinching the PPA Asia Open 2025 title in Hangzhou, China, on December 6.

Vietnam will send 141 para athletes to compete in 11 sports at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand from January 15 to 26, aiming to secure 40-50 gold medals and finish in the top four overall.

Vietnam’s national sports delegation departed for Thailand on December 7 to compete at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), pledging to reinforce the country’s position in regional sports.

The Thai Government is using the the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games as an opportunity to boost the domestic economy and promote Thai culture.

Midfielder Thai Thi Thao scored a hat-trick to guide Vietnam to a commanding 7-0 win over Malaysia in their opening women’s football match at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand on December 5.

U22 Vietnam on December 3 began their SEA Games 33 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over U22 Laos at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand, in a match marked by a controversial refereeing decision.

Vietnam has named a 1,165-member delegation for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, including 841 athletes competing in 47 sports and sub-disciplines.