Exactly 80 years ago, on March 27, 1946, when the fledgling revolutionary government was facing countless challenges in combating “hunger, illiteracy, and foreign aggression”, President Ho Chi Minh wrote the call for nationwide physical exercise, published in Cuu Quoc Newspaper, with the far-sighted vision that “a strong people makes a prosperous nation”, and he himself set a shining example in physical training.
Viet Nam has named a 23-man squad for FIFA Days in March with a mix of experienced players and several new or returning faces as the team prepares for key international matches.
The Viet Nam women’s national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against Japan in their final group-stage match on March 10, thereby bringing their campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup to a close.
The presence of the team has helped strengthen cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges, enhancing mutual understanding and thereby promoting multifaceted cooperation between Viet Nam and the State of Western Australia.
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a decision to award certificates of merit to four collectives and 23 individuals selected as the nation’s most outstanding sports teams, coaches, and athletes of 2025.
The Viet Nam futsal team has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Thailand at the ASEAN Futsal Championship 2026, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF).
The Viet Nam U20 women’s national team has gathered at the Viet Nam Youth Football Training Centre (VYF) in Ha Noi to gear up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF).
Viet Nam’s top cueist Duong Quoc Hoang claimed the 2026 Premier League Pool title in Miami, on February 23 (Viet Nam time), earning a prize of 25,000 USD and marking a significant milestone in his career.
The year of 2025 marked profound changes in both the profile and strategic direction of Vietnamese sports. SEA Games 33 marks a new milestone with the emergence of a young generation of athletes. With their youth, courage, and a burning desire to conquer, they look confidently towards challenges ahead with the faith of fans.
Viet Nam emerged as the strongest team at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championships, finishing top of the medal table when the tournament concluded on February 14 in Cambodia.
With an unprecedented “treble” and a record seven national teams qualifying for the Asian Championship finals, the Vietnamese football has not only affirmed its No. 1 position in the region but also laid a solid foundation to rise step by step in a new era.
Technology is gradually transforming the face of modern sport, presenting Vietnamese sport with major opportunities, alongside real challenges, to fully harness scientific advances that can lift performance and help athletes reach new heights.
The sporting achievements of the Vietnamese Para Sports Delegation at the 13th ASEAN Para Games have presented a positive image of athletes with disabilities. The issue is the social responsibility in removing barriers and expanding opportunities for genuine integration of the community of people with disabilities in general.
With a total prize fund of 750 million VND (nearly 29,000 USD), the Victory Cup 2025 once again affirmed its status as Viet Nam’s highest sports honour and a true celebration of national sporting excellence.
Strategic orientation for building the Vietnamese people
