Việt Nam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Just weeks ago, they appeared to have been offered a lifeline, but last Friday the same team officially handed in their kit for top‑flight football and quietly bowed out.

Danang Dragons kept their playoff dreams alive with a crucial road win against Ho Chi Minh City Wings, powered by Karachi Edo’s dominant performance and sharp tactical execution.

Hanoi Buffaloes became the first team to qualify for the 2025 VBA playoffs after clinching a nail-biting 89-87 victory over defending champions Saigon Heat at Tây Hồ Gymnasium.

A show match between the VPL Dream Team and Việt Nam All Stars will be held on August 3 in Hà Nội, demonstrating skills of the national best footballers to the public.

The Việt Nam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) announced that the deadline for teams to submit their player registration lists for the new season is 5pm on August 1. However, Quảng Nam did not submit their registration documents, meaning they are officially out of the V.League 1 2025-2026.

PVF's U15 title is their third title that they have won in 2025, proving its the best national football training centre.

Now in its third consecutive year, the Việt Nam Chess Federation (VCF) is dedicated to providing underprivileged children with the chance to explore the world of chess.

Falling short in a tense battle against the defending runners-up, V Islanders have become the second team eliminated from this season’s VBA title race.

Evan Abran was born in Villeurbanne near the city of Lyon, France in 2005 to a Vietnamese mother and a French father. He began his football career at the Lyon academy, one of the most prestigious and long-established clubs in France.

According to organisers, the routes are designed to make the tournament not only a sports event but also an inspiring journey to explore nature, culture and spirituality.

Vietnamese martial artists entered 23 final matches and successfully won 17 gold medals, including both tanding (combat) and seni (performance) events. 

The Vietnamese No 1 opened his tournament with an impressive 3-under 67 in the first round.

At Nội Bài Airport on Wednesday night, the team were welcomed by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Hoàng Đạo Cương; leaders from Sports Authority of Việt Nam and representatives from the Vietnam Football Federation.

Coach Kim Sang-sik is the first coach in the history of Southeast Asian football to win regional championship gold medals with both senior and U23 sides, and he did so in just seven months.

The tournament is jointly held by the Việt Nam Tennis Federation (VTF) and the local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the Hoài Ân Sport Centre. 

After the final whistle, thousands of fans poured onto the streets heading towards Hoàn Kiếm Lake to celebrate the national team's victory.

Việt Nam will face Japan, India and Chinese Taipei in the group stages.

The qualifiers are scheduled to take place from November 22 to 30, featuring 38 national teams divided into seven groups: three groups of six teams and four groups of five. The winners of each group will advance to the final tournament.

The annual competition, which features Việt Nam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, will be held from August 1-3 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.