Philippe Troussier said Vietnam were confident to overcome challenges at the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Qatar and his side targeted a Paris Olympics' place from this tournament.

The 7th World Vovinam Championship kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24, with the participation of more than 650 athletes from 35 countries and territories worldwide.

VOV.VN - Three Vietnamese referees have been assigned to work at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup for the 2023 to 2024 season.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will play Uzbekistan and Kuwait, along with Malaysia, in Group D of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 finals, following a draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 23.

VOV.VN - After beating three-time world champion Martin Carolina (Spain) on November 22, Nguyen Thuy Linh (Vietnam) continued to stun Hojmark Kjaersfeldt (Denmark) on November 23 to enter the quarter-finals of the ongoing China Masters 2023 in Shengzhen.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s 41-member team on November 23 departed for Phuket, Thailand, to compete in the 18th World Underwater Federation (CMAS) Asian Finswimming Championship.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh (world No. 22) shockingly recorded an impressive first-round win against Marin Carolina (world No. 5), at the ongoing China Masters 2023.

VOV.VN - The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai will team up with the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan as part of efforts to organise an international cycling race this December.

VOV.VN - Muhammad Ali’s only goal in injury time helped Iraq stun Vietnam 1-0 in a Group F match of the second qualification round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hanoi’s My DInh National Stadium on November 21 evening.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese athletes took five gold, three silver, and three bronze medals at the World Wushu Championships which concluded in the United States on November 20.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese sepak takraw team have brought home a gold medal in the women’s quadrant at the ongoing ASEAN Cup International Sepak takraw Invitational 2023 which was held in China.

VOV.VN - Local fighter Truong Cao Minh Phat won the World Boxing Council (WBC) international belt on home soil after beating Iranian Mostafa Armand in the WBC Muay Thai World Title Fight event, which was held for the first time on November 19 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Dang Tran Phuong Nhi brought home two consecutive gold medals on November 19 in the 16th World Wushu Championships which took place in the United States.

VOV.VN - More than 9,000 athletes, including 1,000 from 42 countries and territories globally, took part in the Ha Long Bay International Heritage Marathon 2023 on November 19 in Ha Long city of Quang Ninh province.

With quality courses, ideal climate, and tournaments held recently, the central province of Khanh Hoa boasts substantial potential for golf tourism to attract a large number of international golfers and tourists.

Multi-sport festival BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc was kicked off in the island resort city of Phu Quoc in the southern province of Kien Giang on November 17, drawing nearly 2,000 athletes from 47 countries and territories.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese marksmen brought home a total of 11 gold, 13 silver, and nine bronze medals to finish second in the medal tally at the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023, which concluded in Chinese Taipei on November 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnam got off to a good start in the second qualifying round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian region, by beating hosts Philippines 2-0 on November 16 evening.

Some 15,000 runners will participate in the 6th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon which will take place in the city of same name from December 8-12.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese marksmen brought home nine gold medals to finish second in the medal tally as of November 13 at the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023 which is getting underway in Chinese Taipei.

VOV.VN - Vovinam-Việt Võ đạo, a traditional Vietnamese martial art, has been listed as the country’s national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Pencak Silat team have bagged a total of 20 medals, including eight gold, three silver, and nine bronze medals at the 7th Asian Pencak Silat Championships in Dubai, the UAE, which concluded on November 13.

The football tournament “FAVIJA KANSAI CUP 2023” was held on November 12 in Japan’s Shiga prefecture with the participation of 20 teams of overseas Vietnamese and Japanese people.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese bodybuilding and fitness team came in third place at the 14th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2023, which concluded in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 12.

Referee Bui Thi Nhat Le will be the only Vietnamese referee officiating at a WBA Asia East event on November 22-23 in Singapore.

VOV.VN - Coach Philippe Troussier and his players left Hanoi for Manila, the Philippines, on November 13 to prepare for a match of the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Asian section.

Nearly 300 athletes from Vietnamese localities and clubs and Japan competed at a Judo tournament celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties, and the 2023 Open Judo Championship Ba Ria-Vung Tau in the southern province from November 9-11.

Nearly 100 students from the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang and Hanoi took part in the Friendship Football Match 2023 “Orange Your Dream” in the capital city on November 11.

Coach Mai Duc Chung is edging ever closer to his retirement from women's football with his contract expiring at the end of the year.

VOV.VN - Local athletes brought home another two gold medals at the ongoing 14th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF) championships, with the event currently taking place in the Republic of Korea (RoK).