(HBO) – Cao Phong district of Hoa Binh has organised its traditional cross-country race attracting about 120 local runners this year.

In-form Djokovic eases past Sousa in Paris opener

Novak Djokovic's pursuit of the season-ending world number one spot continued with a 7-5 6-1 victory over Portuguese qualifier Joao Sousa in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday.

18 clubs take part in Hoa Binh Tennis Championships 2018

HBO – Hoa Binh province’s tennis federation, in collaboration with the local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held Hoa Binh Tennis Championships 2018, attracting the participation of 148 athletes from 18 tennis clubs in the province.

Vietnamese forward named among favourites for 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup Golden Boot

Vietnam’s veteran forward, Nguyen Anh Duc, has been named among the seven favourites for the Golden Boot award as the top scorer at the upcoming 2018 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship – AFF Suzuki Cup.

Host players win men’s doubles title at Vietnam F4 Futures

Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam and his teammate Le Quoc Khanh won the men’s doubles title at the Vietnam F4 Futures – Hai Dang Cup 2018 in the southern province of Tay Ninh, on October 28.

Tennis: Nam misses out on top at Vietnam F4 Futures

Despite playing with great determination, home favourite, Ly Hoang Nam, could not beat top seed, Roman Safiullin, from Russia, in the men’s singles final at the 2018 Vietnam F4 Futures tennis tournament on October 28.

Vietnamese cyclist to compete for Lotto–Soudal Ladies in Belgium

Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That will compete for Lotto–Soudal Ladies, a women's professional cycling team based in Belgium, next year.

Luong Son cross-country tournament draws 200 athletes

(HBO) – Luong Son district of Hoa Binh province has held the 25th traditional cross-country tournament in 2018.

Luong Son cross-country tournament draws 200 athletes

(HBO) – Luong Son district of Hoa Binh province has held the 25th traditional cross-country tournament in 2018.

Federer survives scare to beat Krajinovic in Basel opener

Top seed Roger Federer showed signs of ring rust in his first match at the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday but still had enough in the tank to push past unseeded Serbian Filip Krajinovic 6-2 4-6 6-4 and reach the last-16 in Basel.

Vietnam loses to Australia, says goodbye to AFC U19 champs

Vietnam’s U19 football team were unable to gain a win, losing 1-2 to Australia in the final knockout stage for Group C in the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U19 Championship on October 22.

Over 2,600 runners compete in Hanoi Int’l Heritage Marathon

More than 2,600 runners, including foreigners from 50 countries and territories, took part in the Hanoi International Heritage Marathon 2018 in the capital city on October 21.

Hoa Binh Hydropower Company launches third open tennis tournament

(HBO) – Hoa Binh Hydropower Company has organised the third open tennis tournament 2018 to mark the 30th founding anniversary of the company (November 9, 1988). The tournament saw the participation of ten tennis clubs in Hoa Binh province and leaders of provincial departments, Hoa Binh city, Son La Hydropower Company and Hoa Binh Power Company.

Struggling Germany: First steps, but not yet over the line

The future of German national coach Joachim Loew remains uncertain despite substantial changes made in the Nations League clash against 2018 World Champion France (2-1).

Vietnam wins 40 medals, ranking 12th at Asian Para Games

Vietnam bagged a total of 40 medals, including eight gold, eight silver and 24 bronze medals, ranking 12th at the freshly-concluded 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia. The continent’s biggest sports event for athletes with disabilities took place from October 6-13.

AFF Cup: Vietnam football team aim to win group

The Vietnam national football team has set the immediate target of winning top spot in Group A at the upcoming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship - AFF Suzuki Cup 2018.

Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked in Seville

England ran riot by scoring three first-half goals to stun Spain and earn a 3-2 away win in the Nations League on Monday as they moved back into contention in League A Group 4 with their first victory on Spanish soil for 31 years.

VN’s swimmer honoured at Asian Para Games closing ceremony

Vietnamese swimmer Vo Thanh Tung was among outstanding athletes honoured at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Asian Para Games, which took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 13 evening.

Becamex Binh Duong dash Hanoi FC’s hopes for ‘double title’

Hanoi FC’s ambition for scoring a ‘double title’ in the 2018 season ended up in smoke as they were held to a goalless draw by Becamex Binh Duong in the second leg semifinal of the 2018 National Cup football tournament on October 11.

Nearly 200 participate in soft volleyball event for senior citizens in Ky Son district

(HBO) – Ky Son district successfully organised the 2nd soft volleyball tournament for elderly people in 2018. This is a practical activity to celebrate International Day for Elderly Persons (October 1) and carry out an action month for Vietnamese elderly.

FIFA announces global strategy to boost women's football

FIFA announced a new global strategy for women’s football on Tuesday in an effort to create revenue streams and increase grassroots participation.

Boxing - the key sport of the province

(HBO) – Although boxing has been developing in recent years, it is considered as a potential sport and the athletes have competed and achieved medals in the national boxing competitions. However, the task of maintaining, developing and improving the rankings in regional and national competition is still difficult.

Asian Para Games 2018: Swimmer brings home another gold

Swimmer Vo Thanh Tung pocketed his second gold medal on October 9 at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Asian Para Games: Vietnam wins second gold medal

The powerlifting team won a second gold medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia (INAPG 2018) on October 8 thanks to a brilliant display by lifter Nguyen Binh An in the men’s 54kg category.

Lifter seizes first gold medal for Vietnam at Youth Olympics 2018

Weightlifter Ngo Son Dinh brought home the first gold medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Argentina after finishing triumphant in the men’s 56kg category on October 7 (local time).