Events

The Quang Ninh Provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in coordination with the Sports Authority, held the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Outstanding Archers Championship at the Quang Ninh Provincial Sports Complex on April 2.

Viet Nam beat Malaysia 3-1 at Thien Truong Stadium on March 31 evening to finish their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record of six wins from six matches.

Viet Nam delivered a vibrant showcase of culture and heritage at the 2026 Macau International Parade, captivating international audiences with traditional costumes and dynamic performances presented by the Vietnamese Overseas Association in Macau (China).

Marking the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnamese sports sector, the Sports Authority of Viet Nam organised the programme “Glory of Vietnamese Sports” to honour outstanding coaches and athletes nationwide in 2025, and the “Youth Month – Sports Month” exchange gala at My Dinh National Stadium, Ha Noi on March 27 evening.

Nearly 17,000 people took part in the 2026 Olympic Run Day for public health and national security in Ha Noi on March 22, marking the largest edition of the event to date.

The fourth VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2026 will attract more than 13,000 runners, who will race through the country’s largest and busiest city.

The Viet Nam women’s national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against Japan in their final group-stage match on March 10, thereby bringing their campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup to a close.

The presence of the team has helped strengthen cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges, enhancing mutual understanding and thereby promoting multifaceted cooperation between Viet Nam and the State of Western Australia.

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.