Viet Nam’s sports and physical activity sector is entering a new, more substantive phase of development—one that prioritises effectiveness and drives a transformative leap forward. This shift necessitates a profound change in awareness and mindset, alongside new approaches to organisation, management, the clear delineation of responsibilities, and the strategic allocation of resources.

Viet Nam’s women’s national football team remain 37th in the world, sixth in Asia and top of Southeast Asia in the latest FIFA rankings released on October 21. Meanwhile, Spain have strengthened their position at the top of the world rankings.

Can Tho City held a ceremony to review the sports festivals at all levels and honour athletes from its sepak takraw team for their outstanding performances at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in 2026.

Viet Nam’s para-sports team have settled into its accommodation in Japan and begun training ahead of the Asian Para Games 2026, with the aim of winning gold.

Viet Nam’s U17 women’s football team secured a place at the 2027 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup finals after a 2–0 win over Kyrgyzstan in their final Group D qualifier at Ba Ria Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 11.

According to the latest FIFA World Ranking released by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), the Viet Nam national team remain 99th in the world with 1,231.29 points.

Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the Thanh Tuyen Festival, the 2026 “Tuyen Quang – Where Beauty Converges” Marathon attracted nearly 1,000 runners from across the country. Featuring three distances of 5 km, 10 km and 21 km, the event not only provided an opportunity for participants to promote fitness but also helped showcase the land and people of Tuyen Quang to visitors.

The Vietnamese sports delegation departed for Japan on the night of September 15 to compete at the 2026 Asian Games, carrying the hopes of fans and determination to give their best for national pride.

The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicked off at Tien Son Sports Palace in Da Nang on September 2, drawing more than 5,000 athletes from 65 countries and territories, such as the US, the Republic of Korea, India, China, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Following Viet Nam’s triumph at the ASEAN Championship, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sent a letter congratulating and praising the national team for their outstanding achievement.

Viet Nam successfully defended their ASEAN Cup title after a 2-2 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the final at My Dinh Stadium in Ha Noi on August 26 evening, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory.

Indonesian newspapers have highlighted Viet Nam’s strong advantage in the race to defend their ASEAN Cup title in 2026 after a 2-0 away win over Thailand in the first leg of the final at Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, in coordination with Vietnamese representative agencies and the Vietnamese community in the country, organised a pickleball competition in Vientiane on August 21 to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Beneath the graceful movements of the unicorn-lion-dragon heads lies strength, skill and a martial spirit nurtured through traditional martial arts. In Tuyen Quang, unicorn-lion-dragon dancing is gradually moving beyond the realm of folk performance to become a distinctive traditional sport, attracting growing numbers of young people.