GM Le Quang Liem climbs to world No.17 in latest FIDE rankings

GM Le Quang Liem climbs to world No.17 in latest FIDE rankings

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem has moved up one place to 17th in the latest world rankings released by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), according to the February 2026 list.

Vietnam women step up preparations for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
Runner Hoang Nguyen Thanh to compete in Tokyo Marathon 2026
VFF extends contract with Japanese Technical Director Koshida Takeshi
Vietnam lose 0-1 to Thailand, finish second in Group B at AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Vietnam lose 0-1 to Thailand, finish second in Group B at AFC Futsal Asian Cup

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s futsal team fell 0-1 to Thailand futsal team in their final Group B match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 31, ending the group stage as runners-up and setting up a quarter-final meeting with the Group A winners.

Vietnam lose 0-1 to Thailand, finish second in Group B at AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Goalkeeper Trung Kien’s market value quadruples in just over a year
Goalkeeper Trung Kien’s market value quadruples in just over a year

VOV.VN -Vietnamese goalkeeper Trung Kien has seen a sharp rise in his transfer market value, which has quadrupled in just over a year.

Goalkeeper Trung Kien’s market value quadruples in just over a year
Vietnam to host 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships
Vietnam to host 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been officially selected by the Asian Wrestling Federation to host the 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, marking the second time the country will stage the continental youth event.

Vietnam to host 2026 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships
Coach Kim Sang-sik and Nguyen Dinh Bac honoured at Victory Cup Awards
Coach Kim Sang-sik and Nguyen Dinh Bac honoured at Victory Cup Awards

VOV.VN - Korean coach Kim Sang-sik, young striker Nguyen Dinh Bac and Vietnam’s U22 national team have won outstanding titles at the 9th Victory Cup Awards Gala 2025 for their outstanding performance last year.

Coach Kim Sang-sik and Nguyen Dinh Bac honoured at Victory Cup Awards
Xuan Son fires Nam Dinh into ASEAN Club Championship semi-finals
Xuan Son fires Nam Dinh into ASEAN Club Championship semi-finals

VOV.VN - Striker Nguyen Xuan Son struck twice as Nam Dinh FC (Vietnam) cruised to a 3-0 victory over Lion City Sailors FC (Singapore) on January 29, securing an early place in the semi-finals of the 2026 ASEAN Club Championship.

Xuan Son fires Nam Dinh into ASEAN Club Championship semi-finals
Vietnam to host Southeast Asian Fencing Federation Senior Championships 2026
Vietnam to host Southeast Asian Fencing Federation Senior Championships 2026

The Southeast Asian Fencing Federation has announced that its Senior Championships are scheduled to take place in October 2026 in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Vietnam to host Southeast Asian Fencing Federation Senior Championships 2026
Vietnam defeat Lebanon to move closer to Futsal Asian Cup quarter-finals
Vietnam defeat Lebanon to move closer to Futsal Asian Cup quarter-finals

VOV.VN - Vietnam secured a 2–0 victory over Lebanon in their second Group B match of AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on January 29, putting them on the brink of an early quarter-final berth.

Vietnam defeat Lebanon to move closer to Futsal Asian Cup quarter-finals
Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang granted Vietnamese citizenship
Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang granted Vietnamese citizenship

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on January 28 signed a decision, approving Vietnamese citizenship for Patrik Le Giang, a Slovakian national of Vietnamese origin, who is currently playing as a goalkeeper for Ho Chi Minh City Police FC.

Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang granted Vietnamese citizenship
Nha Trang to host Asia-Pacific superbike festival with over 2,000 riders
Nha Trang to host Asia-Pacific superbike festival with over 2,000 riders

VOV.VN - An Asia-Pacific-scale superbike festival will be held in Nha Trang City for the first time, expected to draw more than 2,000 riders and around 100 motorcycle clubs from eight countries.

Nha Trang to host Asia-Pacific superbike festival with over 2,000 riders
Vietnam caps successful 13th ASEAN Para Games campaign
Vietnam caps successful 13th ASEAN Para Games campaign

Exceeding its target with 38 gold medals, the Vietnamese para sports delegation concluded a highly successful campaign at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, further cementing its strong presence on the regional stage.

Vietnam caps successful 13th ASEAN Para Games campaign
International Boxing Federation to hold annual convention in Vietnam
International Boxing Federation to hold annual convention in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has announced plans to stage its 41st annual convention at The Grand Ho Tram in Ho Chi Minh City in late May 2026.

International Boxing Federation to hold annual convention in Vietnam
Vietnam to host 2026 Southeast Asian Judo Championships
Vietnam to host 2026 Southeast Asian Judo Championships

VOV.VN - Vietnam will host the 2026 Southeast Asian Judo Championships which is scheduled to take place in Bac Ninh province’s competition hall in May.

Vietnam to host 2026 Southeast Asian Judo Championships
Vietnam edge Kuwait 5-4 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 opener
Vietnam edge Kuwait 5-4 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 opener

VOV.VN - Vietnam came from behind to edge Kuwait 5-4 in a dramatic Group B opener at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on January 27, securing a winning start to their continental campaign.

Vietnam edge Kuwait 5-4 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 opener
Nguyen Thinh Phat among AFC’s players to watch at Futsal Asian Cup 2026
Nguyen Thinh Phat among AFC’s players to watch at Futsal Asian Cup 2026

VOV.VN - Nguyen Thinh Phat, winner of the Vietnam Futsal Golden Ball 2024, has been named by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as one of the players to watch at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 finals.

Nguyen Thinh Phat among AFC’s players to watch at Futsal Asian Cup 2026
AFC issues suspension following Dinh Bac’s red card
AFC issues suspension following Dinh Bac’s red card

VOV.VN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced disciplinary action against forward Nguyen Dinh Bac following the red card he received late in the third-place playoff match between Vietnam U23 and South Korea U23 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 on January 23.

AFC issues suspension following Dinh Bac’s red card
Vietnam futsal team opens AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 campaign
Vietnam futsal team opens AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 campaign

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national futsal team will begin their campaign at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on January 27, marking the third continental finals in four years under head coach Diego Giustozzi.

Vietnam futsal team opens AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 campaign
13th ASEAN Para Games: Golden final day for Vietnam’s para athletes
13th ASEAN Para Games: Golden final day for Vietnam’s para athletes

Vietnam’s para sports delegation at the 13th ASEAN Para Games capped off a golden final day on January 25, delivering a series of standout performances and claiming 13 gold medals across swimming, athletics and chess.

13th ASEAN Para Games: Golden final day for Vietnam’s para athletes
AJGA International Pathway Series 2026 crowns Vietnamese golfer
AJGA International Pathway Series 2026 crowns Vietnamese golfer

VOV.VN - Vietnamese golfer Le Chuc An delivered a composed final-round performance on January 25 to secure the women’s championship at the AJGA International Pathway Series 2026, held in Trang An, Ninh Binh province.

AJGA International Pathway Series 2026 crowns Vietnamese golfer
ASEAN Para Games 13: Gold rush for Vietnam’s swimming team
ASEAN Para Games 13: Gold rush for Vietnam’s swimming team

Vietnam’s swimmers delivered a series of stunning breakthroughs, capturing four individual gold medals at the ASEAN Para Games 13 on January 25.

ASEAN Para Games 13: Gold rush for Vietnam’s swimming team
Striker Dinh Bac wins Top Scorer Award at AFC U23 Asian Cup
Striker Dinh Bac wins Top Scorer Award at AFC U23 Asian Cup

VOV.VN - Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac has become the first Vietnamese player to claim the Top Scorer Award at the AFC U23 Asian Cup, finishing the 2026 tournament with four goals and setting a historic milestone for Vietnamese football.

Striker Dinh Bac wins Top Scorer Award at AFC U23 Asian Cup
Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign
Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign

VOV.VN - Head coach Kim Sang-sik and the Vietnamese team returned home to a warm welcome from thousands of fans on the evening of January 24 following their impressive performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Vietnam U23 welcomed home by fans after Asian Cup campaign
13th ASEAN Para Games: Vietnam’s para swimmers continue medal surge
13th ASEAN Para Games: Vietnam’s para swimmers continue medal surge

Vietnam’s para swimming team enjoyed another successful day at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, as five athletes secured additional medals on the fourth day of competition.

13th ASEAN Para Games: Vietnam’s para swimmers continue medal surge
Players fly to Indonesia for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Players fly to Indonesia for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

VOV.VN - Vietnamese players left Ho Chi Minh City for Indonesia on January 24 to compete at the2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, beginning their campaign at the continental tournament.

Players fly to Indonesia for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup
ASEAN Para Games 13: Vietnam’s para sports enjoy gold-filled day
ASEAN Para Games 13: Vietnam’s para sports enjoy gold-filled day

Vietnam’s delegation enjoyed another impressive day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 23, adding 10 more gold medals and setting new records in swimming.

ASEAN Para Games 13: Vietnam’s para sports enjoy gold-filled day
PM congratulates Vietnam on AFC U23 Asian Cup success
PM congratulates Vietnam on AFC U23 Asian Cup success

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a congratulatory letter to the Vietnamese team and coaching staff following their dramatic victory over South Korea in the third-place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, praising their resilience, fighting spirit and contribution to national pride.

PM congratulates Vietnam on AFC U23 Asian Cup success
Vietnam beat South Korea on penalties to finish third at AFC U23 Asian Cup
Vietnam beat South Korea on penalties to finish third at AFC U23 Asian Cup

VOV.VN - 10-men Vietnam defeated South Korea 7-6 on penalties after a 2-2 draw following extra time early on January 24, securing third place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 and marking one of the country’s strongest performances at the continental level.

Vietnam beat South Korea on penalties to finish third at AFC U23 Asian Cup
Vietnam’s swimmer, powerlifters add to medal haul at 13th ASEAN Para Games
Vietnam’s swimmer, powerlifters add to medal haul at 13th ASEAN Para Games

Vietnam’s para athletes continued to make a strong impression at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand, delivering outstanding performances in swimming and powerlifting.

Vietnam’s swimmer, powerlifters add to medal haul at 13th ASEAN Para Games
Coach Giustozzi finalises 14-player roster for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Coach Giustozzi finalises 14-player roster for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

VOV.VN - Head coach Diego Giustozzi has crossed names of five players to finalize the 14-player Vietnamese futsal team that will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup from January 27 to February 7.

Coach Giustozzi finalises 14-player roster for 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup
ASEAN Para Games 13: Vietnamese para athletes add golds, set new records
ASEAN Para Games 13: Vietnamese para athletes add golds, set new records

Vietnamese para athletes continued their impressive run at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 22, with swimmer Vo Huynh Anh Khoa and weightlifter Dang Thi Linh Phuong both winning gold medals, further boosting Vietnam’s medal tally.

ASEAN Para Games 13: Vietnamese para athletes add golds, set new records
Kuwaiti referee to officiate Vietnam-U23 South Korea Asian Cup third-place match
Kuwaiti referee to officiate Vietnam-U23 South Korea Asian Cup third-place match

VOV.VN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the referee team for the third-place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 between U23 Vietnam and U23 South Korea.

Kuwaiti referee to officiate Vietnam-U23 South Korea Asian Cup third-place match
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