Saudi Arabia, Vietnam move toward broader sports cooperation

The meeting involved Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet, Director of the Sports Authority of Vietnam, and Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam.

Ambassador Algosaibi expressed expectations to promote sports cooperation based on each side's potential, strengths, and practical needs.

Alongside existing links in football, he suggested expanding partnerships into boxing, kickboxing, cycling, hiking, and water sports.

The ambassador added that enhanced cooperation will strengthen professional expertise while enabling sports organizations, athletes, and clubs from both countries to exchange experience and build joint programs.

Director Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet noted that sports cooperation between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia holds great growth potential beyond football. He proposed that both sides establish contact points to allow sports management agencies, federations, and associations to directly communicate and formulate specific cooperation plans.

Ambassador Algosaibi acknowledged Vietnam's goodwill and stated he will  work with relevant Saudi sports units to accelerate the implementation of the discussed matters.

In a related development, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Saudi host organizing committee recently announced that the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG 6) has been rescheduled to March 28 -April 8, 2027. The games will cover 18 sports across 25 official disciplines.

16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports highlights regional unity and cooperation

VOV.VN - The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS-16) opened on October 13 in Hanoi, gathering 200 delegates, including ministers, deputy ministers, and heads of sports agencies from ASEAN member states and Timor Leste to discuss the role of sports in sustainable development, community health, and regional cooperation.