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Vietnam in same group with regional football power houses

The Vietnamese national men’s football team will be in Group G together with other regional football power houses, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, according to result of the drawing for the elimination round for Asia

Tickets for F1 Vietnam Grand Prix on sale from July 17

Tickets for the debutant Formula 1 - Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will officially be opened for sale in Vietnam with a starting price of VND700,000 (US$30.5), announced the racing organisers - Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC).

U18 team to train in Japan

Vietnam’s national U18 football team left for Japan on Monday for an intensive training camp ahead of the AFF U18 Championship.

Vietnamese women's football returns to top spot in Southeast Asia

The Vietnamese women's football team have dethroned the Thai team to return to the No. 1 position in Southeast Asia, according to the latest rankings released by FIFA on July 12.

Vietnam U19 women set for friendlies in S Korea

Vietnam’s national U19 women’s football team will play friendly matches in Seoul, South Korea on July 15 - 20 in preparation for the finals of the upcoming AFC Championship 2019.

International women’s cycling race to be held in south

The International Women’s Cycling Tournament, the An Giang Television Cup, will be held from July 13-18.

Vietnam targeting a World Cup 2026 spot

Vietnam has targeted booking a place in the 2026 World Cup, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) deputy chairman Tran Quoc Tuan.

Vietnamese striker leaves for new challenge in Belgium

Vietnam national team striker Nguyen Cong Phuong left Vietnam this morning, July 12, to take on a new challenge at Sint-Truidense FC in Belgium.

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem wins 2019 World Open

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem won the World Open chess tournament which concluded in Philadelphia, the US, on July 8, re-entering him into the world's top 30 chess players.

Tunisia win on penalties to end 54-year dominance by Ghana

Tunisia defeated Ghana 5-4 on penalties Monday with Ferjani Sassi converting the decisive spot-kick to end a 54-year Africa Cup of Nations losing streak against the Black Stars.

Anh Khoi wins Asian Junior Chess Championship

Talented 17-year-old chess player Nguyen Anh Khoi has won the standard event at the ongoing Asian Junior Chess Championship in Indonesia with one round to spare.

Trung Hau shines at three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Cup

World No.44 Do Nguyen Trung Hau became the sole Vietnamese representative to qualify for the quarter finals of the ongoing three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Cup.

Cong Phuong to play for Belgian club

Vietnamese national team striker Nguyen Cong Phuong has signed a one-year deal with Belgium’s Sint-Truidense FC.

13 teams to compete at Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship 2019

A total of 13 teams will compete at the third Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship – Dong Luc Cup, which will be held in Hanoi from July 13 to 21, announced the Vietnam Volleyball Federation on July 4.

National youth shooting tournament to start in Hanoi

The National Youth Shooting Tournament, Jin Jong-oh Cup, is scheduled to take place on July 1-2 at the National Sports Training Centre in Hanoi.

VFF starts negotiations to renew Park Hang-seo contract

The Vietnam Football Federation has proposed renewing the contract with South Korean coach Park Hang-seo.

ASEAN nations to launch joint bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is planning to launch its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said at a news conference during the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.

Federer downs Herbert to take a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Roger Federer’s Wimbledon preparations gained momentum as the Swiss blasted past Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-3 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Halle Open where he is seeking a 10th title.

Vietnamese boxers to compete in RoK

Five Vietnamese boxers will take part in tournaments hosted by the Boxing Association of the Republic of Korea and the World Boxing Council in July.

Egypt grind out win to launch Africa Cup of Nations

Mohamed Salah's Egypt started the bid for a record-extending 8th Africa Cup of Nations trophy with a win over Zimbabwe in the opening of a tournament expanded to 24 teams and played in June and July for the first time.

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