Events

The Francophonie Run 2025 took place at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi on March 29, creating a vibrant festival of sports and culture that brought together the Francophone community and running enthusiasts.

Vietnam are now among the top 20 most improved teams in the world based on FIFA rankings, according to football-ranking.com.

On the morning of March 29, the 66th Tien Phong National Marathon kicked off with a national flag raising ceremony at the Hien Luong Flag Tower, a Special National Monument located on the both banks of Hien Luong-Ben Hai.

The Ministry of Public Security held the Olympic Run Day - For National Security in Hanoi on March 27 for units under the Ministry and Hanoi City Police in 2025.

Vietnam’s U-22 football team finished third at CFA Team China 2025 after drawing 1-1 with China in their final match, of the friendly tournament on March 25.

Vietnam opened their 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with a dominating 5-0 win over Laos at Go Dau Stadium in the southern province of Binh Duong on March 25.

In the second match of the CFA Team China U22 international friendly tournament on March 23, the U22 Vietnam team put in a determined performance, securing a 0-0 draw against U22 Uzbekistan.

Olympic Run Day, an initiative aimed at promoting physical fitness nationwide, was launched in multiple localities across Vietnam on March 23.

With a comeback win of 5-4 against Abu Dhabi Country (UAE) on March 22, Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC secured a ticket to the semifinals of the 2024-2025 AFC Women’s Champions League.

The Vietnam national football team, led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, put on an impressive display, securing a 2-1 victory over Cambodia in a friendly match at Go Dau Stadium, southern Binh Duong province on March 19.

The third annual Francophonie Run, which expects to draw in about 3,000 runners this year, is scheduled to take place at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park on March 29 in Hanoi.

The Vietnam Vovinam Federation, in collaboration with Hanoi Radio and Television, held a conference on March 18 to launch the Vovinam Dance 2025 competition.

Vietnamese billiards duo Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh secured the second position at the 2025 World Championship Three-Cushion for National Teams after a competitive final against the Netherlands in Viersen, Germany, on March 16.

Vietnam was well represented at the World Cup in Bogotá, with top players such as Tran Duc Minh, Tran Quyet Chien, Bao Phuong Vinh, and Chiem Hong Thai all competing.

Young racer Nguyen Huu Tri from Honda Racing Vietnam delivered an impressive performance in the first stage of the 2025 Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (IATC), which is taking place at Chang International Circuit in Thailand.

The Hanoi Basketball Championship 2025, brought by VNPAY, is set to tip off in March in the capital city, marking the opening event of the national basketball series. This third edition of the tournament (HBC3) promises fresh and exciting developments for players and fans alike.

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Marathon, the tenth run in the renowned Standard Chartered series, will officially take place on November 9, following its hugely successful debut last November.

Vietnam won gold in the last day of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 on February 21 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vietnam secured its second gold medal at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 as Ha Minh Thanh, Pham Quang Huy, and Vu Tien Nam triumphed in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol team event.

Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That earned a silver medal on February 15 at the Asian Road Cycling Championships 2025 in Phitsanulok, Thailand.

The first Ho Chi Minh City Open Paragliding Tournament kicked off on February 15 at Ta Pa - Soai Chek Tourist Area in Nui To commune in Tri Ton district of An Giang province.

More than 380 athletes joined the 27th Ta Cu Mountain Climbing Competition, which was held by the Binh Thuan Provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on February 4.

The Vietnam sports delegation participating in the 2025 Asian Winter Games consists of three members including head of the delegation Ngo Quang Vinh (Vice President of the Skating Federation of Vietnam), coach Nguyen Vo Huu Vinh, and athlete Duong Truong Lap.

The International Women's Cycling Race Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2025 will officially begin on March 7, taking place across the provinces of Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai and Lam Dong.

This eight-member mixed team will be led by Nguyen Thi That, the first Vietnamese cyclist to secure a spot for the 2024 Paris Olympics, after winning a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Championships.

After more than a month of training, the Vietnam women's futsal team departed for Myanmar to participate in the 2025 Women's Asian Futsal Qualifiers on the afternoon of January 13.

Head coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang has officially announced the 14-player roster for the Vietnam women's futsal team ahead of their departure to Myanmar for the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers.

More than 10,000 domestic and international runners participated in the 12th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon, which took place on January 12.

The organising committee of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 has announced the list of nominees for the best forwards, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers, and then the official Best XI of the tournament will be revealed, consisting of 11 players. As the tournament's champions, the Vietnam national team occupy many spots in the nomination list.

The Vietnamese team won the ASEAN Cup 2024, thereby regaining the trust of fans in the country's football. However, to maintain achievements, the leading position in the region and reach new heights, it is necessary to have a sustainable development foundation with a longer-term vision, both in investment and creating conditions for young talents to develop.