In the U14 boys' category, Đinh Nho Kiệt put up an impressive strong performance, finishing nine games with seven wins and two draws, accumulating eight points and securing the gold medal.

The Vietnamese athletes competed in 20 events and secured seven gold, four silver and one bronze medal to dominate the tally.

He predicted a a tough tournament but said Việt Nam worked hard to advance to the finals and were ready to give it their best shot.

Nguyễn Minh Triết, 17, is currently being treated in hospital after dislocating his C5 and C6 vertebrae at the top of his spine.

Within Southeast Asia, the Vietnamese women's team maintained their position as the top-ranked team, with the Philippines close behind at 38th in the world and Thailand at 48th.

Việt Nam will start their preparations for the 2024 Asian Marathon Championship with two tournaments in the first week of the new year.

Elite Phạm Thị Hồng Lệ and amateur Hứa Thuận Long became the first champions of the 2023 VnExpress Marathon Hải Phòng on December 17.

The former World Cup participant will face hosts Thailand, Myanmar and China at the tournament scheduled for April 17-28, 2024. 

After being under level in the first three rounds, Hà Nội fought back strongly in the fourth. They gradually narrowed the gap and levelled the score at 79-all. The match went to extra time when Hà Nội eliminated 3F at 90-84.

Lại Lý Huynh has pocketed medals from the national championship, SEA Games, Asian Games, and world tournaments. These outstanding achievements have made him the 'treasure of the nation' in the chess field.

The tournament is the seventh event of the VnExpress Marathon Series which is run by online VnExpress, FPT Group and the local Culture and Sports Department.

Hải Phòng FC aims to take three points against Hougang United to leave the AFC Cup with heads held high.

The Czech player, whose father is Vietnamese, has ended his 10-year journey to become a Vietnamese citizen.

In preparation for the ride, the Citi colleagues diligently followed a rigorous training schedule for six months.

Hiếu Hoa-Quahaco, a representative of the central region, defeated SHB 4-3 in the final's penalty shootouts at the Gia Định Stadium which was filled with 5,000 supporters.

Run to Live is held to motivate people to practice and compete in running, and encourage healthy and happy lifestyles, according to organisers.

Tây Sơn Thượng Đạo martial arts was originally used by soldiers and generals in the 18th century. But in the An Khê region of Gia Lai Province it is still practised today. It is even taught in schools to help children stay healthy and learn about history.

Her outstanding performance helped her place No 16 in the overall ranking for both men and women.

Felipe Ventzki Negochadle, Kamil Michal Nguyễn Văn and Robson De Oliveira Soares secured submission win while Phạm Công Minh topped the podium with a technical knockout at the LION Championship.

Nguyễn Thị Oanh,  Edwin Kiptoo Yebei win sixth Techcombank HCM City International Marathon 2023 on December 10.