Events

The fifth edition of the Techcombank Ha Noi International Marathon officially commenced on October 2, aiming to honour heritage, promote healthy lifestyles and generate momentum for the capital’s development.

The Vietnamese women’s four-player sepak takraw team claimed the third gold medal for the Vietnamese sports delegation on the morning of October 3 at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD).

Viet Nam came from behind to defeat Pakistan 4-2 in their final Group B match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Indonesia, on October 2, securing the second place in the group and a berth in the third-place playoff.

Viet Nam topped the medal table at the fifth Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championships 2026, which concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on September 29.

Saigon Heat reclaimed the VBA title after defeating Hanoi Buffaloes 84–67 in a game held on the evening of September 27 at Xuan Dinh Gymnasium in Ha Noi.

More than 5,000 runners from Viet Nam and abroad gathered around the pedestrian space of Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi on the morning of September 27 for the final of the 51st Ha Noi Moi Newspaper Run for Peace 2026.

On September 23, Duong Thuy Vi won the bronze medal in the women’s wushu taolu event at the 2026 Asian Games, competing in the jianshu (sword) and qiangshu (spear) disciplines.

A welcome and flag-raising ceremony for the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) was held at Fuji Plaza, Garden Pier, Nagoya Port of Japan, on the morning of September 18.

Viet Nam’s U23 team drew 1-1 with Kuwait’s under-23 team in their opening Group C match of the men’s football tournament at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) in Nagoya, Japan, on September 15.

The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicked off at Tien Son Sports Palace in Da Nang on September 2, drawing more than 5,000 athletes from 65 countries and territories, such as the US, the Republic of Korea, India, China, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

The Prime Minister has decided to commend and award an unexpected 300 million VND (11,500 USD) to Viet Nam's men's national football team following their outstanding achievement in successfully defending its ASEAN Huyndai Cup 2026 title, the Viet Nam Football Federation said on August 28.

Following Viet Nam’s triumph at the ASEAN Championship, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sent a letter congratulating and praising the national team for their outstanding achievement.

Viet Nam’s ASEAN Cup 2026 triumph immediately became a major focus of Southeast Asian media after the team’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Thailand at My Dinh Stadium, according to Viet Nam News Agency correspondents in Jakarta.

The Vietnamese men’s national football team added another historic milestone to its record by being crowned ASEAN Cup 2026 champions following a dramatic second-leg final at the National Stadium in My Dinh on the evening of August 26. A resilient performance saw Viet Nam hold Thailand to a 2-2 draw, enabling head coach Kim Sang-sik and his players to successfully defend their title with a 4-2 aggregate victory over the two-legged final.

People across the country took to the streets in joy on the evening of August 26, immediately after the classic second-leg final between Viet Nam and Thailand, to celebrate the victory and congratulate the Vietnamese team on winning the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Memorable moments from Viet Nam’s successful ASEAN Cup 2026 title defence on August 26, from the tense action at My Dinh Stadium to the celebrations as head coach Kim Sang Sik and his players lift the Southeast Asian championship trophy.

Viet Nam successfully defended their ASEAN Cup title after a 2-2 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the final at My Dinh Stadium in Ha Noi on August 26 evening, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory.

The team of the Viet Nam People’s Army (VPA) defeated the squad of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Public Security in the final in Ha Noi on August 25 to win the ASEAN Armies’ Open Volleyball Tournament 2026.

A 2-0 victory over Thailand in the first leg of the ASEAN Championship 2026 final at Rajamangala Stadium has given Viet Nam a major advantage heading into tonight’s second leg at My Dinh Stadium.

Indonesian newspapers have highlighted Viet Nam’s strong advantage in the race to defend their ASEAN Cup title in 2026 after a 2-0 away win over Thailand in the first leg of the final at Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.