Victory Cup 2023 honours best sportsmen of the year
Victory Cup 2023 honours best sportsmen of the year

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national women’s volleyball team won a big haul of awards at an award ceremony of the Cúp Chiến Thắng (Victory Cup) held in Hanoi on January 16 evening.

Victory Cup 2023 honours best sportsmen of the year
Local female referees to take charge of 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers
Local female referees to take charge of 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers

VOV.VN - The global football governing body FIFA has appointed two Vietnamese referees to officiate the third qualifying round of the 2024 Paris Olympics, announced the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Local female referees to take charge of 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers
Hoang waves the flag for Vietnam's billiards
Hoang waves the flag for Vietnam's billiards

Duong Quoc Hoang is now in the same pool with many globally well-known players as he has become the first Vietnamese cueist to join the World Professional Nineball Tour Corporation (WNT).

Hoang waves the flag for Vietnam's billiards
Japan defeats Vietnam 4-2 after spectacular score chase
Japan defeats Vietnam 4-2 after spectacular score chase

VOV.VN - Asian powerhouse Japan had a good start in their opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup as they defeated Vietnam 4-2 in a thrilling match on January 14 in Qatar.

Japan defeats Vietnam 4-2 after spectacular score chase
Vietnamese racers to compete in int'l powerboat tournament in Binh Dinh
Vietnamese racers to compete in int'l powerboat tournament in Binh Dinh

Vietnamese racers will compete in the Formula 1 powerboat race F1H20 Grand Prix and Aquabike Grand Prix 2024, which are scheduled to be held in the south-central province of Binh Dinh in late March, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Anh Tuan.

Vietnamese racers to compete in int'l powerboat tournament in Binh Dinh
Vietnamese shooters bag silver at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024
Vietnamese shooters bag silver at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024

The Vietnamese team on January 13 won a silver medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024 which is being held in Indonesia.

Vietnamese shooters bag silver at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024
Vietnam confident before match against Japan in Asian Cup
Vietnam confident before match against Japan in Asian Cup

Despite facing Asian powerhouse Japan in their opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup on January 14, head coach Philippe Troussier believed his side can cause an upset.

Vietnam confident before match against Japan in Asian Cup
Embassy offers support to Vietnamese players at Asian Cup finals
Embassy offers support to Vietnamese players at Asian Cup finals

A delegation of the Vietnamese Embassy in Qatar led by Ambassador Tran Duc Hung visited and offered encouragement to Vietnamese footballers on January 12, two days ahead of the team’s first match at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup finals.

Embassy offers support to Vietnamese players at Asian Cup finals
Coach Troussier names 26 official players for Asian Cup campaign
Coach Troussier names 26 official players for Asian Cup campaign

VOV.VN - Vietnamese national team head coach Philippe Troussier removed four names on January 12 to name a final list of 26 players to register with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup finals in Qatar.

Coach Troussier names 26 official players for Asian Cup campaign
Archers hunt Olympic slots from World Cup
Archers hunt Olympic slots from World Cup

Vietnam’s best archers will seek Olympic spots when they compete at the Archery World Cup.

Archers hunt Olympic slots from World Cup
Hanoi FC signs new contract with Iwamasa Daiki as head coach
Hanoi FC signs new contract with Iwamasa Daiki as head coach

VOV.VN - Hanoi FC on January 11 signed a contract with Japanese coach Iwamasa Daiki, who is expected to maintain the team’s sound performance in both national and continental competitions.

Hanoi FC signs new contract with Iwamasa Daiki as head coach
Vietnam secures fourth ticket to Paris Olympics
Vietnam secures fourth ticket to Paris Olympics

Le Thi Mong Tuyen has earned Vietnam’s fourth ticket to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics following her excellent performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024 which is being held in Indonesia from January 7-17.

Vietnam secures fourth ticket to Paris Olympics
Da Nang to host international sporting events to attract tourists
Da Nang to host international sporting events to attract tourists

VOV.VN - The central coastal city of Da Nang is set to host an array of large-scale international sporting activities during the course of this year to develop the local tourism industry.

Da Nang to host international sporting events to attract tourists
ESPN highlights Quang Hai as one to watch at Asian Cup
ESPN highlights Quang Hai as one to watch at Asian Cup

VOV.VN - Local midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been identified as a player to watch at the upcoming 2023 Asian Cup finals which are scheduled to take place in Qatar from January 12 to February 10.

ESPN highlights Quang Hai as one to watch at Asian Cup
Vietnam lose 1-2 to Kyrgyzstan in friendly ahead of Asian Cup 2023
Vietnam lose 1-2 to Kyrgyzstan in friendly ahead of Asian Cup 2023

VOV.VN - Vietnam conceded a 1-2 defeat to Kyrgyzstan in a friendly match on January 9 in Doha, Qatar, in their final test ahead of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2023.

Vietnam lose 1-2 to Kyrgyzstan in friendly ahead of Asian Cup 2023
Local athletes win gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Local athletes win gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship

VOV.VN - Pham Quang Huy and his teammate Trinh Thu Vinh brought home a gold medal in the team’s 10m air pistol category at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship which took place on January 9 in Jakarta of Indonesia.

Local athletes win gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship
Four teams to compete in WIKA Cup 2024 in mid January
Four teams to compete in WIKA Cup 2024 in mid January

VOV.VN - The international seven-a-side football competition the WIKA Cup 2024 will be held in Vietnam for the second time from January 11 to 1, with the participation of Nongpookao x Nongpoothan of Thailand, Kickerz of Malaysia, and local teams Dai Tu and Hieu Hoa-Quahaco.

Four teams to compete in WIKA Cup 2024 in mid January
Vietnamese grandmaster wins Bullet Brawl chess tournament
Vietnamese grandmaster wins Bullet Brawl chess tournament

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Tuan Minh has emerged victorious in this year’s first weekly Bullet Brawl arena, an online tournament where titled players competed for a piece of the US$1,000 prize fund.

Vietnamese grandmaster wins Bullet Brawl chess tournament
Asian sports teams compete in regional U14 tennis tournament in Bac Ninh
Asian sports teams compete in regional U14 tennis tournament in Bac Ninh

VOV.VN - The International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asia 14 & Under Development Championships 2024 regional qualifying kicked off on January 7 in the northern province of Bac Ninh, with the event attracting 70 athletes and coach from 14 countries and territories worldwide.

Asian sports teams compete in regional U14 tennis tournament in Bac Ninh
Vietnamese players begin Asian Cup 2023 campaign in Qatar
Vietnamese players begin Asian Cup 2023 campaign in Qatar

VOV.VN - Thirty Vietnamese footballers of the national team coached by Philippe Troussier left Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) for Doha (Qatar) on January 5 morning, beginning their Asian Cup 2023 campaign.

Vietnamese players begin Asian Cup 2023 campaign in Qatar
Coach Troussier names 30 players for training trip in Qatar ahead 2023 Asian Cup
Coach Troussier names 30 players for training trip in Qatar ahead 2023 Asian Cup

Head coach Philippe Troussier has decided on a shortlist of 30 players of the national men’s football team to attend training in Qatar ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Coach Troussier names 30 players for training trip in Qatar ahead 2023 Asian Cup
VFF Chairman encourages Vietnamese team for 2023 Asian Cup finals
VFF Chairman encourages Vietnamese team for 2023 Asian Cup finals

Chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan held a meeting in Hanoi on January 3 to encourage the Vietnamese national team ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup finals.

VFF Chairman encourages Vietnamese team for 2023 Asian Cup finals
Six major football tournaments for Vietnamese players in 2024
Six major football tournaments for Vietnamese players in 2024

VOV.VN - Vietnamese footballers will have to prepare for a number of significant football tournaments scheduled to take place throughout 2024, including the Asian Cup, the qualification round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the ASEAN Cup, and the AFC U23 Asian Cup's final round.

Six major football tournaments for Vietnamese players in 2024
Volleyball player Thanh Thuy voted as favourite athlete of Victory Cup
Volleyball player Thanh Thuy voted as favourite athlete of Victory Cup

VOV.VN - Local volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, who currently plays as an outside hitter for the PFU Blue Cats of Japan, was voted as the favourite athlete of the Cúp Chiến Thắng (Victory Cup).

Volleyball player Thanh Thuy voted as favourite athlete of Victory Cup
No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam misses Asian Cup 2023 due to injury
No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam misses Asian Cup 2023 due to injury

VOV.VN - Three Vietnamese football players, including No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam, will not be able to play at the coming AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar early next year due to their injuries.

No1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam misses Asian Cup 2023 due to injury
FPT Telecom acquires broadcasting rights for Asian Cup 2023 in Vietnam
FPT Telecom acquires broadcasting rights for Asian Cup 2023 in Vietnam

VOV.VN - FPT Telecom Joint Stock Company, one of the telecommunications and Internet service providers, has gained the broadcasting rights for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2023 in Vietnam.

FPT Telecom acquires broadcasting rights for Asian Cup 2023 in Vietnam
Anh Vien honoured as most successful Vietnamese swimmer of all time
Anh Vien honoured as most successful Vietnamese swimmer of all time

VOV.VN - Prestigious international sports website Metro League recently announced its list of the Top 28 most successful local swimmers of all time, with the top position going to Nguyen Thi Anh Vien.

Anh Vien honoured as most successful Vietnamese swimmer of all time
Half marathon, race walking events to ring in New Year
Half marathon, race walking events to ring in New Year

Music, dance and sport will make up a brilliant year-end and New Year celebration through the Herbalife Countdown Party 2024 in Hanoi.

Half marathon, race walking events to ring in New Year
Tuan Hai named among top players to watch at Asian Cup
Tuan Hai named among top players to watch at Asian Cup

VOV.VN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named Pham Tuan Hai among top players to watch at the upcoming Asian Cup which will be held in Qatar in January 2024.

Tuan Hai named among top players to watch at Asian Cup
Year in review: Most outstanding sports events in Vietnam in 2023
Year in review: Most outstanding sports events in Vietnam in 2023

VOV.VN - 2023 marks an impressive year for Vietnamese sports as local athletes recorded plenty of milestone achievements in both domestic and international competitions. Here are some of the most outstanding events of the year as selected by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

Year in review: Most outstanding sports events in Vietnam in 2023
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