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7,000 runners to join Dalat Ultra Trail 2023

Some 7,000 runners, including 300 international marathoners, will participate in the 5th Dalat Ultra Trail (DUT) 2023 which will take place in Da Lat city and Lac Duong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, from March 3-5.

Coach Troussier names initial 41-man squad for SEA Games

Philippe Troussier, the newly appointed head coach of Vietnam’s national and U23 football teams, has announced an initial squad of 41 players for the upcoming SEA Games which will be held in Cambodia in May.

Troussier officially becomes Vietnamese national football team’s head coach

The Vietnam Football Federation officially announced Philippe Troussier as the head coach of Vietnam's national and U23 men’s squads at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 27.

Philippe Troussier arrives in Vietnam, stays ready for a new mission

French strategist Philippe Troussier who will coach the Vietnam national football team and U23 team arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on February 26 after a direct flight from Paris to Hanoi.

WBA Asia Boxing Championship to take place in Vietnam for first time

Three continental-level matches of the WBA Asia Boxing Championship (LEAD: BORN TO LEAD) will take place at the Saigon Sports Club in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25, the Ho Chi Minh City Boxing Federation (HBF) announced on

Philippe Troussier to make Vietnam debut next week

Dubbed the “White Wizard” after a successful stint, new head coach of the Vietnam national team Philippe Troussier is to be officially unveiled to local fans on February 27, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced.

Two Vietnamese young footballers to debut in RoK next month

Two young football talents from Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) FC - striker Vu Minh Hieu and defender Nguyen Canh Anh - will officially debut in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on March 1 during a game at Cheonan

Philippe Troussier named as head coach of Vietnam national team

The Vietnam Football Federation and coach Philippe Troussier have reached an agreement for a contract, with the Frenchman taking on the role of head coach of the Vietnam national men’s football team.

Nguyen Thi Oanh finishes fifth place in Asian indoor tournament

Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh finished in fifth place during the final round of the women's 3000m event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2023, which is currently taking place in Kazakhstan.

Local star to compete in three ATP Challenger tourneys in India

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam is set to participate in three consecutive Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger tournaments in India, starting from February 13.

Singapore replaces Russia as host of swimming world championships

Singapore will host swimming's world championships in 2025, the sport's governing body said on Thursday, replacing the Russian city of Kazan.

Striker Tien Linh placed 29th at Asia’s Best Footballer Award 2022

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has received only one point from voters of the Best Footballer in Asia Award 2022, finishing 29th in the list of 31 rated players altogether.

Park Hang-seo plans to set up football academy in Vietnam

Former head coach of the Vietnam national men's football team Park Hang-seo has planned to open a football academy for local young people in the coming time.

Vietnamese striker Tien Linh vies for Asia’s Best Footballer Award 2022

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been listed among the 25 nominees for the Best Footballer in Asia 2022 award organized by Titan Sports of China.

AFC praises Park Hang-seo’s “lasting legacy” in Vietnamese football

The Asian Football Confederation has published an article titled “Park Hang-seo: A lasting legacy”, to honour the Korean coach after his magical five year journey with the Vietnamese men’s football team.

Park Hang-seo stops rumours he will coach Indonesia

Coach Park Hang-seo has confirmed that he will succeed Shin Tae-yong to lead the national team of Indonesia after he terminates his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation.

Vietnam team welcomed home after AFF Cup defeat

Hundreds of football fans gathered at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport to welcome the Vietnamese national football team after their defeat in the AFF Cup final.