Sports

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS-16) opened in Ha Noi on October 13 with the participation of about 200 delegates, including ministers, deputy ministers, heads of sports agencies from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, alongside senior sports officials from the region.

The Ha Noi Open Pool Championship 2025, which saw a number of big surprises, officially kicked off at the National Sports Complex in Ha Noi on October 11.

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16), the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS 8) and related meetings will be held in Ha Noi from October 13–17, announced at a press briefing on October 9.

Several officials of the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) have been appointed by FIFA, the world’s football governing body, to serve on strategic committees for the 2025–2029 term.

The Southeast Asian Esports Federation (SEAEF) was officially established on October 8, bringing together 11 member countries from across the region, according to the Viet Nam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA).

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) officially launched its new mobile application — the VFF App — in Ha Noi on October 6, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Vietnamese football.

Vietnamese swimming star Nguyen Huy Hoang claimed the gold medal in the men’s 800m freestyle—his second gold medal at the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships, held in Ahmedabad (India) from September 28 to October 2.

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) is scoring big off the pitch with two nominations at the upcoming AFC Awards Riyadh 2025, highlighting its expanding influence in Asian football.

Viet Nam’s xiangqi kingpin Lai Ly Huynh pulled off a historic upset on September 27, snagging his first world championship in the standard discipline by outsmarting China’s Yin Sheng in the 2025 World Xiangqi Championship final.

Da Nang will host IRONMAN Viet Nam 2026, announced the People’s Committee of Da Nang City at a press conference held on September 23.

The Viet Nam Paralympic Committee on September 22 held a ceremony in Ha Noi to mark its 30th anniversary (September 11, 1995 – 2025).

Young athletes from the Vietnamese Muay team achieved outstanding results at the 2025 Muaythai Youth World Championship, which concluded in the United Arab Emirates on September 19.

In their opening match of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers on September 20, the Viet Nam futsal team gave an impressive performance, thrashing Hong Kong (China) 9-1 to temporarily lead Group D.

After ten days of vibrant competition in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), the 2025 World Youth Muaythai Championships — the planet’s largest event for young fighters — officially concluded, with the Vietnamese Muay team recording an impressive achievement: a total haul of 4 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals.

The 2025 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP 2025) Finals Weekend will take place on September 20–21 at the Tien Son Sports Arena in the central coastal city of Da Nang, following the event's official launch on September 19.

In Viet Nam, football has long been honoured as the “king of sports”. Throughout many historical upheavals, the round-ball game has not only been a form of entertainment but has also accompanied the nation on its journey to gain and defend independence.

The Viet Nam men’s futsal team secured a 3-2 victory over Kuwait in the match held on September 12 (Viet Nam time).

Securing a six to two victory over hosts Borussia Dortmund in a friendly, the U17 Viet Nam women’s football team delivered an impressive performance in Europe, demonstrating clear technical progress in their preparations for the 2026 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Viet Nam edged out Yemen 1-0 in the final match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers held at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on September 9 evening.

Viet Nam’s wushu team has wrapped up their tournament at the 2025 World Championships in Brazil with two gold, two silver and three bronze medals.