Sport

National sport events wait for gov’t approval to restart in June

The Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) plans to kick off national tournaments after about a four-month hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pending the government’s approval.

10th ASEAN Para Games cancelled

The Philippines has announced the cancellation of the 2020 ASEAN Para Games due to a lack of funding stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Vietnam Sports Administration.

Budgets for SEA Games and ParaGames cut due to coronavirus

The coronavirus has impacted sports this year and now 2021 events are starting to feel the pinch, including the 31st Southeast Asian Games and the 11th ParaGames in Vietnam.

Vietnam futsal team appear in top 10 teams in Asia

The Vietnam futsal team have risen one step to rank 44th in the latest FIFA rankings.

Ly Duc among Top 24 legendary bodybuilders of Asia

Vietnamese muscleman Ly Duc has been named among 24 legendary bodybuilders from Asia, as announced by prestigious fitness magazine BodybuildingPro.

Hanoi F1 Grand Prix may take place late this year

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has announced that the 2020 season is targeted to start in Austria in July, meaning that the Hanoi stage may take place later this year.

Runner Oanh to compete in London Marathon 2020

Southeast Asian Games defending champion Nguyễn Thị Oanh will compete in the London Marathon 2020 on October 4.

Vietnam secures AFF Cup 2020 broadcasting rights

Next Media have purchased the Vietnamese broadcasting rights for the AFF Cup 2020.

Vietnam’s goalie Van Lam may miss chance to defend AFF Cup title

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has confirmed that No 1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam may not participate in Vietnam’s campaign to defend the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup later this year.

Việt Nam's Santos is top-scoring goalkeeper in Asia

Việt Nam’s Phan Văn Santos has been ranked as Asia's top-scoring goalkeeper of all time, according to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

Thailand's plan to send U23 team to AFF Cup offers opportunity to Vietnam

Asian sports website Sports442 has published an article regarding the future outlook for the AFF Cup, stating Thailand’s plan to send their U23 side to compete in the competition provide Vietnam a greater chance of winning the tournament.

Vietnamese football bosses eye May 15 kickoff

Vietnamese football bosses have set a tentative date for resuming play on May 15.

Vietnam maintain status as regional powerhouse in latest FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese men’s national football team have kept hold of their place as Southeast Asia’s strongest team, according to the latest global rankings released by FIFA.

Coach Park Hang Seo’s salary unchanged despite Covid-19 crisis

The monthly salary for Park Hang Seo, coach of the Vietnamese men’s national football squad, has been maintained despite difficulties for the football area caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Two Vietnamese players named in top ASEAN goal scorers in AFC Cup

Two Vietnamese players have been named among the top 10 all-time ASEAN goal scorers in the AFC Cup by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Tokyo organisers eye July 2021 for delayed Olympics: reports

Tokyo Olympics organisers are eyeing next July as a start date for the postponed Games, Japanese media reported Sunday, following the historic decision to delay the event due to the coronavirus.

Women’s football team maintain ranking as top side in Southeast Asia

The Vietnamese women’s national football team have kept their spot as the top team in Southeast Asia following the release of the latest FIFA rankings.

Boxing coach Thanh can’t wait to face Olympic challenge

It's fair to say coach Đinh Phương Thanh has experienced a lot in her boxing career, everything from gold glory to doping shame.

AFF Cup 2020 to go ahead as planned

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has announced the rescheduling of several regional tournaments slated for the next four months, with the AFF Cup 2020 to go ahead in November as previously planned.