Vietnam's karate kata (performance) team have their sights set on two gold medals at next month's SEA Games in Cambodia as they strive to defend their titles in the women's individual and team kata events.

Vietnam's top fencers are set to compete in the Seoul Grand Prix from April 27-29, hoping to earn crucial points for their Paris Olympics campaign and prepare for the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.

The upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) next month is said to be a "springboard" for the Vietnamese women's football team on their journey to the prestigious 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in July, and offers a good chance to better the quality of the team’s defence.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on April 17 the composition of the Vietnamese sport delegation to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) in Cambodia, featuring a total of 1,003 members including athletes, coaches, doctors, and experts.

Vovinam (Vietnamese traditional martial arts) has not been a permanent sport competed at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games; however, the increasing number of competing countries in recent tournaments shows that it has been extensively welcomed.

Nguyen Thi Oanh will represent Vietnam at the World Athletics Championship 2023 taking place from August 19 to 27 in Budapest, Hungary.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Dong Luc Joint Stock Company held a launching ceremony on April 15 to introduce the official uniforms of the Vietnamese sports delegation for the upcoming SEA Games 32.

VOV.VN - Head coach Philippe Troussier named a squad of 31 players for the Vietnam U22 national team on April 13 for the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32).

Cambodia, the host country of the 32nd SEA Games, will feature never-before-seen sports in previous events and the Vietnamese delegation will not only participate but also aim to win medals.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese women’s team beat their hosts Nepal 2-0 in their re-match on April 8 evening, progressing into the second qualifying round of the Olympic Paris 2024.