Sport

First World martial art championship takes place in HCM City

The first ever world Vietnamese traditional martial art championship will take place in HCM City from July 26-29 at the Phu Tho Gymnasium, HCM City, according to Hoang Vinh Giang, Chairman of the World Federation of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts.

Italy hosts first Down's Syndrome 'Olympics'

The roar from the stands in Florence could not have been louder if it had been stars Usain Bolt or Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the track.

Vietnam secures first gold at University Games

Truong Thanh Nhan won the first gold medal for Vietnam at the ongoing ASEAN University Games in Singapore on July 14.

VN down in FIFA world ranking for July

Việt Nam dropped six places in FIFA’s July ranking which was released this week.

Football bureaucrats plan European junket

The Vietnam Professional Football Company intendeds another fact-finding ‘study-trip’ to Europe as part of research to improve the Vietnamese football environment, despite the scant results of previous trips.

Vietnam Open attracts top international players

The Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2016, commencing next week, might be the last international event in which national number one badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh will play on the home ground.

Wimbledon final opportunity knocks for Murray

Andy Murray finds himself in the unusual position of favourite to lift a second Wimbledon title on Sunday with fate seemingly doing its best to make sure the British star captures a third career Grand Slam crown.

Vietnamese children bag medals at Asian Games

Vietnamese boys and girls have pocketed three gold and one bronze medals at the 6th Children of Asia International Sports Games, which is taking place in Sakha Republic (Russia) from July 4.

Cyclists to compete in race along Hàn River

More than 250 cyclists from cycling clubs nationwide will race in the first Cycling Tournament – Asanzo Cup along the Hàn River this Sunday.

Injured Bolt hopes to prove fitness in London to secure Rio spot

Usain Bolt confirmed suffering a grade one hamstring tear at Jamaica’s Olympic trials on Friday but the star sprinter expects to secure his place at the Rio Games by proving his fitness at the London Anniversary Games later this month.

23 Vietnamese athletes to compete at Rio Olympics

A total of 23 athletes will represent Vietnam at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this August, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training.

Football for All welcomes kids

Over 4,000 children, coaches, managers and referees from 344 football teams will join Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV) in the central province of Thua Thien Hue on July 28-29.

HCM City workers experience joy from distant Euros

After a hard working day, workers in HCM City are passing their time watching the Euro 2016 football tournament during hot summer nights.

Vietnam to host international junior golf tournament

The first ever international junior golf tournament, Vietnam Junior Golf Open 2016, is scheduled to kick off on July 21 at the Bluffs Ho Tram Strip golf course in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Nam jumps five places in world tennis rankings

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam jumped up five places from 877th to 872nd place in the latest world rankings.

Gede expected to revamp Vietnam football

German Jurgen Gede was yesterday introduced as the new executive director of the Vietnam Football Federation.

Vietnam’s U16s to attend regional championships

The national U16 football team will compete at the Southeast Asian Championship in Cambodia next month, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Paragliders to race from Son Tra Mountain

Around 50 fliers from clubs nationwide will compete in a paragliding race on Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang on June 17-22.

Vietnam wins 20 places in 2016 Olympics

Vietnamese sports has won 20 places in 10 sports to the 2016 Summer Olympics that will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5-21, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training.

France wins in peaceful Paris, but more trouble in Marseille

France made a perfect start to the European Championship on Friday, with its national team beating Romania and its security forces ensuring that everyone stayed safe at the Stade de France.

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