Thuy Trang claims first gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Thuy Trang claims first gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship

VOV.VN - Vietnam claimed its first gold medal at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship on February 9, thanks to a standout performance by shooter Nguyen Thuy Trang in the women’s 25m pistol event.

Thuy Trang claims first gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Second silver medal for Vietnam at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Second silver medal for Vietnam at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship

VOV.VN - Vietnam on February 8 claimed its second silver medal at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 that is currently underway in India, after finishing runner-up in the men’s 25m standard pistol team event.

Second silver medal for Vietnam at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Another medal for Vietnam at 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Another medal for Vietnam at 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship

VOV.VN - Vietnam secured another podium finish at the ongoing 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in India with a bronze medal in the men’s 50 m pistol team event on February 7.

Another medal for Vietnam at 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Vietnam women’s team train in China ahead of 2026 Asian Cup
Vietnam women’s team train in China ahead of 2026 Asian Cup

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s women’s national football team arrived in China on February 7 to begin a seven-day training camp as part of their preparations for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals.

Vietnam women’s team train in China ahead of 2026 Asian Cup
Vietnam qualify for AVC Volleyball Continental Championships
Vietnam qualify for AVC Volleyball Continental Championships

VOV.VN - Vietnam have officially secured a place at the AVC Volleyball Continental Championships (Women) 2026, the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) confirmed on February 6.

Vietnam qualify for AVC Volleyball Continental Championships
Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 debuts as first nationwide honour for the sport
Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 debuts as first nationwide honour for the sport

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025, an initiative recognising individuals, teams and organisations for notable contributions to the development of pickleball in Vietnam, was launched on the evening of February 5 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025 debuts as first nationwide honour for the sport
Silver for Vietnam at Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol
Silver for Vietnam at Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol

VOV.VN - Vietnam won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol at the Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol 2026 which is taking place in India.

Silver for Vietnam at Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol
U13 PVF crush Shunde Eastern 11–0 in dominant display in China
U13 PVF crush Shunde Eastern 11–0 in dominant display in China

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s U13 PVF sent shockwaves by crushing hosts U13 Shunde Eastern 11–0 at the international youth FT Cup 2026 in Guangdong, China, on February 3.

U13 PVF crush Shunde Eastern 11–0 in dominant display in China
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.

GM Le Quang Liem climbs to world No.17 in latest FIDE rankings
Vietnam’s top xiangqi player to compete with 15 masters at Wu Yang Cup 2026
Vietnam’s top xiangqi player to compete with 15 masters at Wu Yang Cup 2026

VOV.VN - The The 32nd Wuyang Cup National Xiangqi Championship has confirmed 15 players advancing from the qualifying rounds to join Vietnam’s top-ranked player Lai Ly Huynh in the open finals.

Vietnam’s top xiangqi player to compete with 15 masters at Wu Yang Cup 2026
Vietnam bow out in Asian Futsal Cup 2026 quarter-finals after loss to Indonesia
Vietnam bow out in Asian Futsal Cup 2026 quarter-finals after loss to Indonesia

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s futsal team lost 3-2 to hosts Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on February 3, bringing their campaign to an early end.

Vietnam bow out in Asian Futsal Cup 2026 quarter-finals after loss to Indonesia
Runner Hoang Nguyen Thanh to compete in Tokyo Marathon 2026
Runner Hoang Nguyen Thanh to compete in Tokyo Marathon 2026

VOV.VN - Hoang Nguyen Thanh will represent Vietnam at the Tokyo Marathon 2026, one of the six World Marathon Majors, scheduled for March 1 in Japan.

Runner Hoang Nguyen Thanh to compete in Tokyo Marathon 2026
Vietnam women step up preparations for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
Vietnam women step up preparations for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

VOV.VN - Women’s national team has entered an intensified phase of preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, the first major tournament of 2026 for head coach Mai Duc Chung and his players.

Vietnam women step up preparations for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
VFF extends contract with Japanese Technical Director Koshida Takeshi
VFF extends contract with Japanese Technical Director Koshida Takeshi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has extended its contract with Japanese Technical Director Koshida Takeshi following his positive contributions since joining Vietnamese football in June 2023.

VFF extends contract with Japanese Technical Director Koshida Takeshi
Vietnam face Indonesia as hosts chase historic Asian futsal breakthrough
Vietnam face Indonesia as hosts chase historic Asian futsal breakthrough

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national futsal team will take on Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, with the hosts aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in their history.

Vietnam face Indonesia as hosts chase historic Asian futsal breakthrough
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
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