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VOV.VN - Vietnam could receive up to US$25 million in football development funding from FIFA for 2027–2030 if a proposed increase in financial support for all 211 member associations is approved, according to international media reports.

VOV.VN - Two players with disabilities from Vietnam and China will compete in a blindfold xiangqi match, relying on memory and mental visualisation rather than looking at the board, as part of a special programme in Yen Tu, northern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese cueist Nguyen Quoc Nguyen claimed his second PBA Tour title after defeating Spain’s David Martinez 4-1 in the final of the fourth leg of the 2026-2027 season in the Republic of Korea on October 12.

VOV.VN - Japan have selected Vietnam as their opponent for a friendly match scheduled on December 30 at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka, serving as the final rehearsal for the Samurai Blue before heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranks 10th among the world's fastest-growing pickleball markets, recording a 110% surge in DUPR-registered players over the past 12 months, according to the latest data from the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) platform.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s U17 women's national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in their final Group D match at Ba Ria Stadium on October 11, completing a perfect qualifying campaign to secure a spot at the 2027 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup finals and earning a total bonus of 900 million VND (approx. US$36,000) from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam offered encouragement to generations of officials, coaches, and athletes of the Hanoi Police Football Club at a ceremony marking its 70th founding anniversary on October 10.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on October 10 launched a nationwide physical fitness campaign urging every citizen to select at least one suitable sport for regular practice.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese 3-cushion billiards players Nguyen Quoc Nguyen and Dao Van Ly staged dramatic comebacks on October 9 to advance to the round of 16 at the ongoing 2026–2027 PBA Tour season.

VOV.VN - Despite missing out on medals at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20), Vietnamese marksmen Trinh Thu Vinh and Pham Quang Huy have improved their world rankings in their signature events, alongside a notable rise by Nguyen Thuy Trang in the latest International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rankings.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese players are preparing for the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan, where a new eight-a-side format will give young players more opportunities to develop their technical skills and gain international experience.

VOV.VN - Vietnam U17 have drawn up a special preparation plan for the U17 World Cup 2026, featuring two overseas training camps.

VOV.VN - Vietnam moved top of Group D in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers after a 20-0 win over Northern Mariana Islands, setting up a decisive final clash with Kyrgyzstan for the sole qualification spot.

VOV.VN - Vietnam retained 99th place in the latest FIFA rankings despite a 6.33-point deduction after failing to secure success at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

VOV.VN - The Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) has secured the broadcast rights to the Asian Cup 2027 in Vietnam, with all matches, including those involving the national team, set to be shown on the TV360 platform.

VOV.VN - With 21 athletes competing in five key sports, the Vietnamese delegation of athletes with disabilities aims for a strong performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national team ended fourth at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in the third-place playoff at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 5.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese delegation secured the leading position at the 2026 World and Junior Championships for Vietnamese traditional martial arts in Italy, taking a total of 33 medals, comprising 32 golds and 1 silver to finish first overall.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese community football tournament in Japan's Chubu region, the FAVIJA Chubu Cup 2026, took place on October 4 at the Otagawa Kasenjiki Park pitch in Shizuoka Prefecture, attracting expatriates for athletic competition and cultural exchange with local residents.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing golf markets, with internationally designed courses, new large-scale developments and competitive travel costs helping strengthen its appeal to international golfers, according to Bloomberg.

VOV.VN - Head coach Kim Sang-sik has stressed the need for unity and maximum effort as his side, Vietnam, prepare to face Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place play-off, despite several players facing fitness concerns.

VOV.VN - Vietnam finished the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games (ASIAD) with three gold medals and 25 medals overall, falling short of its target of at least four golds and finishing fifth among Southeast Asian nations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam defeated Thailand 2-1 in a thrilling women’s quadrant final at ASIAD 2026 on October 3, successfully defending the gold medal won in Sepak Takraw at the previous Asian Games.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on October 2 came from behind to beat Pakistan 4-2 on October 2, securing second place in Group B and a place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place play-off against Malaysia.

VOV.VN - Dr Nguyen Ngoc Anh, president of the Vietnam Federation of Traditional Martial Arts, has been elected President of the World Federation of Vietnam Vocotruyen (WFVV) for the 2026-2031 term.

VOV.VN - Chau Ngoc Tuyet Sang secured a silver medal for Vietnam in the individual mixed virtual taekwondo event at the 20th Asian Games (ASIA 20) after losing 0-2 to Yape Gabriel Derick of the Philippines in the final.

VOV.VN - Vietnam need only a draw against Pakistan to secure second place in Group B of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, but head coach Kim Sang-sik wants his side to go further and finish the group stage with a win in a decisive encounter against Pakistan in Jakarta on October 2.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has climbed four spots to 32nd in the latest FIDE national federation rankings following strong performances at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.

Vietnam's League of Legends team won a bronze medal in esports at the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) after losing to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals on October 1.

VOV.VN - The VPBank Hanoi International Marathon (VPIM) 2026 is set to take place from October 16 to 18, expected to attract more than 11,000 domestic and international athletes across iconic routes in the capital.