The Government has agreed with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST)’s proposal to organise the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 11th ASEAN Para Games (Para Games 11) in Vietnam in 2021.

Highlights of Wimbledon day seven

Defending champion Roger Federer stayed on course for a record ninth Wimbledon title on Monday as he thumped Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-0 7-5 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals.

Hanoi FC demolish Ho Chi Minh City in a nine-goal match

Hanoi FC pushed Japanese manager Toshiya Miura’s Ho Chi Minh City deeper into crisis after trouncing the southern guests with a commanding score of 6-3 in the 18th round of the V.League 2018 on July 8.

Open Golden Racket Int’l Table Tennis Tournament 2018 kicks off

The 32nd Open Golden Racket International Table Tennis Tournament 2018 began at Nguyen Du Gymnasium in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on July 4.

Fresh feel as Europe and South America resume World Cup combat

Europe and South America will do battle again for soccer supremacy in the World Cup quarter-finals but with many of the usual combatants having already exited, there is a fresh feel to a line-up that promises a new or long-absent finalist.

Highlights of Wimbledon day three

Top seed Roger Federer’s bid for a ninth Wimbledon title gathered momentum after he cruised into the third round with a 6-4 6-4 6-1 win over Slovakian world number 73 Lukas Lacko on Wednesday.

Tennis-Highlights of Wimbledon day one

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer began his quest for a record-extending ninth Wimbledon title with a convincing win over Serbian Dusan Lajovic on Monday.

Belgium snatch 3-2 win over Japan to set up Brazil clash

Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals when substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds as they beat spirited Japan 3-2 on Monday to set up a mouthwatering clash with five-time champions Brazil.

World Cup 2018: Vietnamese kids join football event on Red Square

Vietnamese kids on June 30 joined other children from around the world in a special three-half football tournament – the main activities of the "Football for Hope” festival which is an official event of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Wozniacki edges past Sabalenka in Eastbourne final

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki got the perfect boost for Wimbledon as she beat Belarussian upstart Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6(5) to claim the Eastbourne grasscourt title on Saturday.

Swimming course for 50 pupils at Huu Loi Primary & Secondary School

(HBO) – In the development program of Yen Thuy District, Yen Thuy District Union has organized a summer swimming course in 2018 for 50 pupils of Huu Loi Primary & Secondary School.

World Sports News In Brief Needing one point, Osorio says Mexico to go for three versus Sweden

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio said his team would stick to its attacking style and play for a win against Sweden on Wednesday, even though a draw would be good enough to see them into the last 16 at the World Cup. Mexico lead Group F with six points, three more than Sweden and Germany, and in theory they could afford to sit back and force the Swedes to make the running.

Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

Argentina and Lionel Messi scraped into the knockout stages of the World Cup by the skin of their teeth on Tuesday after an 86th minute strike from defender Marcos Rojo gave them a barely deserved 2-1 win over Nigeria, eliminating the African side.

Spain snatches 2-2 draw with Morocco to top group

Substitute Iago Aspas struck in stoppage-time to earn Spain a dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco on Monday which gave them top spot in World Cup Group B and a place in the last 16.

Duong Hong Son voted best AFF Suzuki Cup goalkeeper ever

Retired Vietnamese goalkeeper Duong Hong Son was voted one of the five best AFF Suzuki Cup goalkeepers ever by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

Captain Jedinak makes Australia''s point against Denmark

Captain Mile Jedinak rode to Australia’s World Cup rescue with a penalty to cancel out Christian Eriksen’s superb opener for Denmark, securing a 1-1 draw on Thursday that ensured Group C would go down to the wire.

Costa grabs lucky goal as relieved Spain beats Iran 1-0

A scrappy second half goal by Diego Costa broke a Persian stonewall and lifted Spain to a 1-0 win over a courageous Iran in a nerve-jangling World Cup clash on June 21.

Federer marches past Bedene in Halle, Zverev exits

Defending champion Roger Federer continued his fine run on grass ahead of Wimbledon with a 6-3 6-4 win over Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene in the opening round of the Halle Open on Tuesday, while second-seeded Alexander Zverev suffered an early exit.

Kane strikes twice as England snatch 2-1 win over Tunisia

England captain Harry Kane scored twice including a stoppage-time winner as he led his side to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Tunisia in their opening World Cup match on June 18.

V.League: Hanoi FC suffer shock defeat at Saigon

Mauritanian forward Da Sylva scored four goals in Saigon’s fantastic 5-2 victory over Hanoi FC in the 14th round of the 2018 V.League on June 17, thus putting an end to the first-leg winners’ fairytale unbeaten run which lasted 13 consecutive games so far this season.

Russia thrash Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener

Finally let loose after a year-long diet of international friendlies, hosts Russia roared their World Cup intent to the rafters on Thursday (Jun 14) with a 5-0 tournament opening win over Saudi Arabia.

Hanoi Int’l Marathon 2019 to help promote capital city

The first ever Hanoi International Marathon will take place on April 14 next year, its organising board announced during a press conference in the capital city on June 14.

Doan Ket is exhilarating mass sports movement

(HBO) – In recent years, besides the role of social and economic developments, these sports and physical gymnastics activities have always been paid attention by Doan Ket commune (Yen Thuy district). The movement "All people exercise as the example of Uncle Ho” was promoted, and attracted a large number of people joining in. By diversifying the contents and forms of training, and maintaining the organization of many competitive activities, the sports and physical gymnastics movement in commune takes place regularly, which contributes to improve health, solidarity for government officers and people.

Man United Forbes’ most valuable soccer team again

Manchester United are the world's most valuable soccer club for a second consecutive year, according to the annual list published by Forbes on Tuesday.

Myanmar introduces vovinam in six national sport academies

Myanmar has introduced the traditional Vietnamese martial art vovinam in the curricula of six national sport academies in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Madalay, Mon, Rayah, Shon and Sagain.