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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.

Horse racing in northwest resumed after decades

The first Fansipan horse racing kicked off in Sa Pa town of the northern province of Lao Cai on June 21, aiming to make the traditional sport activity in the north-western region a draw to visitors to the province.

Doan Van Hau to make record move to Europe

Doan Van Hau has made national headlines after signing a loan deal to play for FK Austria Wien next season.

VTV announces broadcasting rights for UEFA Euro 2020

VTV have announced that they have successfully secured the right to broadcast the UEFA European Championship 2020 in Vietnam.

Vietnam Football Federation signs partnership with Germany’s VfL Wolfsburg FC

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and Germany’s Bundesliga club, VfL Wolfsburg, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation at the headquarters of the VFF in Hanoi.

FIFA World Cup Qatar Asian Qualifiers draw to be held next month

Asia's top football teams will soon start their quest for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after they find out their opponents when the draw of Asian Qualifiers Round 2 is to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next month.