Việt Nam's second Ironman event features 2,000 athletes including a large Vietnamese contingent and a diverse array of international competitors from 47 countries and territories, who will also discover the world-class facilities and idyllic tropical setting on the Pearl Island of Phú Quốc.

Hà Nội I stepped up the pace after a slow start and created several opportunities but national forward Phạm Hải Yến could not find the back of the net.

The organisers announce that about 3,800 runners from 40 localities were ready to discover the special routes of the first large-scale running event in Gia Lai.

The youngsters have made remarkable comebacks to become key members in their teams. Early shocks in their careers have been lessons that they will never forget and now they are striving for the best.

Despite the 2-0 victory, Philippe Troussier's team did not perform that well. Though the possession and tiki-taka plays were dazzling to see, the attack was still wasteful and the defence at times woeful, with multiple errors toward the end of the second half.

Việt Nam's 13 strong team will compete in both taolu (performance) and sanda (combat) events.

Thái Nguyên has gradually become a strong force in the domestic league after receiving support from T&T Group over the last two years.

The traditional martial art was founded by the late master Nguyễn Lộc in 1938 in Hà Nội. It has been preserved, promoted and developed strongly by generations of martial art masters.

Gong came to replace former coach Trần Tiến Đai in late October, but only now has the signing been made official.

Japanese Kento finished his full marathon category in 2hr 58.19. He was followed by Vietnamese Bùi Hữu Hướng (3:02.34) and Nguyễn Văn Tuyển (3:12.46).

Lệ, 29, used to be a boxer before she switched to be a coach and referee.

Lê Ngọc Phúc was satisfied taking silver in the National Athletics Championship 400m event in late October in Hà Nội on his return to action after a 16-month ban for doping.

Now national boxing is expected to reach higher levels with a new and energic Executive Committee led by President Lưu Quang Bảo taking charge of the Việt Nam Boxing Federation (VBF) in the 2023-28 period.

Phan Xuân Chuyên and Hà Minh Thành take a double title at the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association (SEASA) Championship which is ongoing in Chinese Taipei.

Hải Phòng were top of Group H with six points after two wins and one defeat. They were confident in the second meet with Sabah after their 3-2 win two weeks ago at Lạch Tray Stadium.

At the age of 47, Mách astounded the judges not only with his impressive muscular physique but also with his soulful performance accompanied by captivating music, earning the Vietnamese delegation the coveted gold medal.

All courses are designed within the Tràng An natural heritage site, where runners will experience majestic and poetic natural scenery with towering mountains, lush greenery and meandering rivers.

How on earth he could he be strong enough to be in the squad, play, and score a vital goal, not knowing the fate of his father?

Their 2-1 win over Wuhan Three Towns from China at Mỹ Đình Stadium on Wednesday marked their first victory in the competition and ended a streak of five consecutive losses across all competitions.

The Vietnamese representatives, Hoàng Thị Thu Uyên, Bùi Ngọc Nhi, Nguyễn Phương Thảo and Nguyễn Mai Quỳnh Anh, championed in the female kata (performance) cadet and junior team event on November 7.