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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.

Viet Nam has named a 23-man squad for FIFA Days in March with a mix of experienced players and several new or returning faces as the team prepares for key international matches.

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.

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a decision to award certificates of merit to four collectives and 23 individuals selected as the nation’s most outstanding sports teams, coaches, and athletes of 2025.

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.

The year of 2025 marked profound changes in both the profile and strategic direction of Vietnamese sports. SEA Games 33 marks a new milestone with the emergence of a young generation of athletes. With their youth, courage, and a burning desire to conquer, they look confidently towards challenges ahead with the faith of fans.

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.

Technology is gradually transforming the face of modern sport, presenting Vietnamese sport with major opportunities, alongside real challenges, to fully harness scientific advances that can lift performance and help athletes reach new heights.

With an unprecedented “treble” and a record seven national teams qualifying for the Asian Championship finals, the Vietnamese football has not only affirmed its No. 1 position in the region but also laid a solid foundation to rise step by step in a new era.

The sporting achievements of the Vietnamese Para Sports Delegation at the 13th ASEAN Para Games have presented a positive image of athletes with disabilities. The issue is the social responsibility in removing barriers and expanding opportunities for genuine integration of the community of people with disabilities in general.

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.

Viet Nam’s national futsal team made a dramatic start to their AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 campaign on January 27, staging an impressive comeback to defeat Kuwait 5-4 and secure all three points in Group B at the tournament being held in Indonesia.

At the 13th ASEAN Para Games, Vietnamese athletes broke 6 Games records, including 4 Southeast Asian records in swimming and 2 records in athletics.

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) has announced that it has received a letter of congratulation from AFC President Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, following the U23 national squad’s bronze medal win at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

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.