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Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac capped a landmark AFC U23 Asian Cup for Viet Nam by claiming the tournament’s top scorer award, as the team finished third for their second-best result in the competition’s history.

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.

The AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 third-place match on late January 23 (Viet Nam time) concluded with a victory for Viet Nam, whose players overcame the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a nerve-wracking shootout.

Viet Nam’s delegation enjoyed another impressive day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 23, adding 10 more gold medals and setting new records in swimming.

Viet Nam claimed another gold medal at the 13th ASEAN Para Games on January 21, with swimmer Vi Thi Hang delivering an impressive performance and breaking the Games record in the women’s 50m backstroke (S6–S7).

Viet Nam’s Para sports delegation officially entered its first day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on January 21, making an encouraging start by claiming its first four medals in swimming.

Despite a valiant effort, U23 Viet Nam suffered a 0-3 defeat to U23 China in the semi-final of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia on January 20.

The semi-final of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup between Viet Nam and China on January 20 will be a tactical contest between two contrasting footballing philosophies on display at this tournament.

The 13th ASEAN Para Games will officially open in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on the evening of January 20.

U23 Viet Nam kept their Asian dream alive at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, earning widespread attention from fans and football bodies after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over U23 UAE in the quarter-finals.

Viet Nam’s opponent in the 2026 AFC U23 Cup semifinals will be either Uzbekistan or China, with the match scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (Hanoi time) on January 20, three days after the quarterfinal between those two teams on January 17.

The ASEAN Football Federation held the group draw for the Southeast Asian Championship – ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, in Jakarta (Indonesia), on January 15.

A ceremony to see off the Vietnamese sport delegation to compete at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand from January 15-27, was held at Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi on January 15.

Viet Nam stunned hosts Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win in a match on late January 12 (Ha Noi time) to top Group A, advancing to the U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals.

Nearly 11,000 athletes from 75 countries and territories competed in the 13th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon, which kicked off on Le Duan street on the morning of January 11.

Again it took until the final minutes, but Viet Nam found their second win in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup against Kyrgyzstan, and put one foot into the quarter-finals of the tournament.

The 13th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon officially kicked off on January 9. In addition to professional standards and the race experience, medical services and healthcare for athletes continue to be given top priority by the organisers.