Events

Viet Nam made a dramatic start to their Group C campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, edging India 2-1 in Perth, Australia, on March 4.

The Viet Nam futsal team has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Thailand at the ASEAN Futsal Championship 2026, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF).

The Viet Nam U20 women’s national team has gathered at the Viet Nam Youth Football Training Centre (VYF) in Ha Noi to gear up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF).

Viet Nam’s top cueist Duong Quoc Hoang claimed the 2026 Premier League Pool title in Miami, on February 23 (Viet Nam time), earning a prize of 25,000 USD and marking a significant milestone in his career.

Viet Nam emerged as the strongest team at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championships, finishing top of the medal table when the tournament concluded on February 14 in Cambodia.

With a total prize fund of 750 million VND (nearly 29,000 USD), the Victory Cup 2025 once again affirmed its status as Viet Nam’s highest sports honour and a true celebration of national sporting excellence.

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.

On January 25, competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games continued to highlight Viet Nam’s strengths, with the national para sports team securing 13 more gold medals across chess, swimming, and athletics.

Viet Nam’s swimmers delivered a series of stunning breakthroughs, capturing four individual gold medals at the ASEAN Para Games 13 on January 25.

On January 24, the Viet Nam futsal team officially departed for Indonesia to compete in the AFC Futsal Championship 2026, ready to embark on a journey to conquer major challenges on the continental stage.

Viet Nam’s para swimming team enjoyed another successful day at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, as five athletes secured additional medals on the fourth day of competition.

Following the magnificent victory over the Republic of Korea to secure the bronze medal at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a congratulatory letter to the coaching staff and the entire squad of Viet Nam on the morning of January 24.

The AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 third-place match on late January 23 (Viet Nam time) concluded with a victory for Viet Nam, whose players overcame the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a nerve-wracking shootout.

Viet Nam’s delegation enjoyed another impressive day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 23, adding 10 more gold medals and setting new records in swimming.

Viet Nam claimed another gold medal at the 13th ASEAN Para Games on January 21, with swimmer Vi Thi Hang delivering an impressive performance and breaking the Games record in the women’s 50m backstroke (S6–S7).

Viet Nam’s Para sports delegation officially entered its first day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on January 21, making an encouraging start by claiming its first four medals in swimming.

The semi-final of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup between Viet Nam and China on January 20 will be a tactical contest between two contrasting footballing philosophies on display at this tournament.

The 13th ASEAN Para Games will officially open in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on the evening of January 20.

Viet Nam’s opponent in the 2026 AFC U23 Cup semifinals will be either Uzbekistan or China, with the match scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (Hanoi time) on January 20, three days after the quarterfinal between those two teams on January 17.

A ceremony to see off the Vietnamese sport delegation to compete at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand from January 15-27, was held at Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi on January 15.