Việt Nam's coach Philippe Troussier praised his players' performance despite a defeat in the Asian Cup opener against Japan and said they would do better job in the second game in Qatar.

The performance of the Golden Star Warriors earned praise from fans and critics alike, as Philippe Troussier's men gave Asia's No.1 team a run for their money.

Coach Troussier has opted for a mix of experience and youth with his 26-player squad selection for the tournament in Qatar.

Markswoman Lê Thị Mộng Tuyền will participate for the first time at the prestigious sporting festival after her outstanding performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024 in Indonesia on January 10.

He’s just realised that playing in near-empty stadiums with atmosphere akin to a Monday night in a country and western bar on the Moon, isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Phạm Quang Huy and Trịnh Thu Vinh win 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship on January 9 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The winners will receive big bonuses from organisers who said profits from the race will be donated to local funds for the poor and other charity activities.

The event will feature more than 11,000 elite and amateur athletes, including 1,300 foreigners from 60 countries and regions, competing on new routes that link the local best landmarks and historical venues.

The coaching staff said on January 10 that gaining 125.9 points in the finale and ranking fourth in the women's 10-metre air pistol event, Tuyền was qualified to attend the Olympics.

Hoàng Nguyên Thanh and Hoàng Thị Ngọc Hoa will take part in the 19th Asian Marathon Championship which will see the best runners from some 45 affiliated regions and countries compete on January 21.

The Wika Cup will feature four teams: Nongpookao x Nongpoothan of Thailand, Kickerz of Malaysia and two Vietnamese champions Đại Từ and Hiếu Hoa -- Quahaco, competing from January 11-14 at the Hoàng Mai District's stadium.

Việt Nam have not won any place in archery so far but target at least one. The World Cup is the last tournament for them to try.

The young players will compete in boys' and girls' singles and doubles events over two stages.

Grandmaster Lê Tuấn Minh started 2024 in style with a victory in one of the most stacked Bullet Brawl arenas ever held.

The Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) will organise four national futsal tournaments and the national team will take part in four international competitions in 2024.

the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asia 14&Under feature 70 athletes from 14 countries and regions.

Hoàng Nguyên Thanh and Nguyễn Thị Oanh both won their second title within one week on January 6 in Bình Phước Province.

Playing far away from home, Trần Thị Thanh Thúy receives strong love and support because of her talent and skill in all aspects of the game, which made her one of the 10 best Vietnamese players in volleyball history.

HCM City Night Run Eximbank 2024 will be held on May 18-19 with an expectation of more experience and records to marathoners.