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Le Khanh Duy wins first weightlifting gold for Vietnam

Seventeen-year-old weightlifter Le Khanh Duy broke the Asian youth record in the clean and jerk (65kg) and secured Vietnam’s first gold medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Games on October 27 in Bahrain.

Vietnamese golfers claim two silver medals at 2025 Asian Youth Games

Vietnamese golfers on October 25 secured two silver medals on the third competition day of the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain.

First medals for Vietnam at 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Taekwondo martial artists brought home one silver and two bronze medals for Vietnam at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (ASIAD Youth 2025) in Bahrain, on October 24.

Vietnam’s U22 team to join friendly tournament in China

Vietnam’s U22 national team will participate in the CFA Team China Panda Cup 2025, which will take place in China from November 12 to 18, as part of the preparation plan for the 33rd SEA Games.

Vietnam to send 39 fighters to 2025 Vovinam World Championships

Vietnam will send 39 Vovinam fighters to compete at the 2025 Vovinam World Championships, scheduled to take place in Bali, Indonesia, from November 1-8.

Construction of 60,000-seat stadium starts in Hung Yen

The Ministry of Public Security on October 19 broke ground on the PVF Stadium, a 60,000-seat facility featuring a state-of-the-art retractable roof, in Hung Yen Province.

Vietnam’s U17 women’s football team advance to 2026 U17 Asian Cup finals

The Vietnam U17 women’s football team on October 17 clinched a 1-0 victory over Hong Kong (China), securing their place in the finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup.

Asian Rowing Championships 2025 open in Haiphong

The 2025 Asian Rowing Championships kicked off on October 17 at the Haiphong Rowing Training Centre.

1,000 local and foreign runners to join Vietnam Highlands Trail

Nearly 1,000 Vietnamese and foreign athletes are set to participate in the Vietnam Highlands Trail-Lam Dong 2025, slated for November 21-22 in Dalat.

Two Vietnamese karatekas to compete in world championships qualifiers

Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly and Nguyen Thi Thu will represent Vietnam in the women’s 61kg and 50kg categories to compete in the world championships qualification tournament, slated for October 17 to 19.

Bao Phuong Vinh wins bronze at World Cup Billiards Antwerp 2025

Facing veteran Turkish player Tasdemir Tayfun in the semifinals of the World Cup Billiards Antwerp 2025 on October 12, Bao Phuong Vinh Vietnam) conceded a defeat, securing the bronze medal.

Vietnam sends five cueists to World 3-Cushion Championship

Five billiard players will represent Vietnam at the World 3-Cushion Championship which is set to be held in Belgium from October 14 to 18.

Vietnam clinches 3-1 win over Nepal in Group F of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Nepal in their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match on the evening of October 9 at Go Dau Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.

1,500 runners to compete in Lai Chau Marathon 2025

As part of the 2025 Culture and Tourism Week, the second Lai Chau Marathon has attracted 1,500 registered participants.

Vietnam to host Asian Rowing Championships 2025

Top rowers from across Asia will gather in Haiphong from October 11 to 19 for the Asian Rowing Championships 2025, featuring 232 athletes as well as officials and coaches from 18 countries.

Huy Hoang clinches second gold at Asian Aquatics Championships

Nguyen Huy Hoang, Vietnam’s top swimmer, won the men’s 800-metre freestyle on October 1 at the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 in India, claiming his second gold medal of the tournament.

Thousands of athletes compete in Aqua Warriors Van Don 2025

Thousands of domestic and international athletes joined the Aqua Warriors Van Don 2025-Camel Cup at Van Don Beach in Quang Ninh Province on September 28.

Xiangqi grandmaster Huynh makes history for Vietnam at world championship

Grandmaster Lai Ly Huynh took gold after defeating Chinese Yin Sheng in the men's final of the 2025 World Xiangqi Championship in China on September 27, making the history for Vietnamese xiangqi.

Two Vietnamese grandmasters to compete at FIDE World Cup 2025 in India

Grandmasters Le Quang Liem and Banh Gia Huy will represent Vietnam at the FIDE World Cup 2025 in India from October 31 to November 27.

Vietnam to host first-ever full distance IRONMAN in 2026

Central Danang City will host Vietnam’s first-ever full-distance IRONMAN triathlon on May 10, 2026, alongside the annual IRONMAN 70.3 race that has taken place in the city since 2015.

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