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Vietnam stunned Belgium 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, 25-17 to bag a bronze medal in the 2024 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup on July 7 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Thanh Hoa won the National Cup of the 2023/2024 season after beating Hanoi FC in a penalty shootout, following a goalless draw on June 7.

The 4th Vietcombank Mekong Delta International Marathon took place in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang on July 7 with 5km, 1km and 42km events.

The 6th Hong Bang open international Taekwondo championship - Hong Tri Viet Cup 2024 kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on July 6 evening.

Vietnam topped the medal tally at the 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships that concluded in the northern port city of Hai Phong on July 7.

Three powerlifters have qualified for Vietnam's Paralympic team, increasing the total number to six.

The National Beach Football Championship kicked off on July 5 in Quy Nhon City in the South Central Coast province of Binh Dinh.

Vietnam continued to rank first on the second competition day of the 2024 Southeast Asian Rowing, U19 and U23 Championships which is going on in the northern city of Hai Phong, bringing home a total of 13 gold, 16 silver and 9 bronze medals on the day.

Referee Truong Quoc Dung of Vietnam is one of 39 officials who will be officiating at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 later this year.

The Vietnamese national team is scheduled to play friendly matches against India and Lebanon on FIFA Days in October.

Vietnam has asked Russia to help train its athletes in several sports such as boxing and athletics.

Vietnamese athletes claimed the most medals at the first rounds of the 2024 Southeast Asia Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships that opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on July 4.

Runner Tran Thi Nhi Yen will be the 16th Vietnamese participant at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The final round of National U13 Football Championship - Yamaha Cup kicked off at Buon Ma Thuot City Stadium, in Dak Lak Province on July 3.

Swimmer Vo Thi My Tien received the official notice from the International Swimming Federation (FINA) on her wildcat to compete in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on July 2.

Two Vietnamese umpires will work at Wimbledon, beginning on July 1 in London, the UK.

Around 500 journalists participated in the third Press Marathon 2024 on June 30 at Ecopark urban residential area, in the northern province of Hung Yen.

More than 2,000 people joined a community run in the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on June 30 under the theme ‘Shared Determination for a Drug-Free Community’.

Vietnam ranked first at the 2024 Southeast Asian Rowing, U19 and U23 Championships held in the northern city of Hai Phong from June 27-30 with a total of 34 gold, 23 silver and 13 bronze medals.

Around 2,000 people took part in a run for a drug-free community in Hanoi on June 30.

The Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee, in coordination with the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, held a ceremony in Cao Lanh City to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga. The event attracted the participation of more than 450 people.

Vietnamese rowers on June 28 won two gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships being held in the northern city of Hai Phong.

The 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships kicked off in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 27.

Vietnamese athletes are competing at the Asian Fencing Championships' épee events in Kuwait.

The 10th International Yoga Day was held in the northern province of Quang Ninh, with 1,000 yogis performing basic yoga postures together on the banks of Bai Tu Long Bay, in Van Don District on June 26.

Vietnam secure golds at Thailand's Jujitsu Open Grand Prix

Vietnamese sports received good news on the morning of June 22 as judo fighter Hoang Thi Tinh took home another official ticket to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Vietnam will host a group stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Champions League, which will be staged in August and when huge bonuses will be given away.

The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 12 official spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on June 17.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has signed a resolution on broadcasting live the ongoing UEFA European Championship (EURO) 2024 in Vietnam.