Bui Thi Thu Thao was honoured as Female Athlete of the Year at the Victory Cup awards ceremony in Hanoi on January 16.

Hai shines again to earn Vietnam a shocking win over Australia
2018 AFC U23 Championship

Midfielder Quang Hai was a hero as his only goal in the second half helped Vietnam beat Australia 1-0 in the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship 2018 in China.

Over 300 athletes participate in the football championship of Phu Dong Youth Festival for secondary and primary school pupils in Kim Boi District in 2018.

(HBO) – From 8-11/1, the Department of Education and Training in Kim Boi District organized the football championship of Phu Dong Youth Festival for secondary and primary pupils in 2018. The championship has gathered 35 football teams with more than 300 players from 32 primary and secondary school pupils in the district. In which, there were 16 football teams of primary schools and 19 football teams of secondary schools.

Over 8,000 athletes attend Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2018

More than 8,000 domestic and foreign runners participated in the Ho Chi Minh City Marathon 2018, which was held on January 14.

The football championship of Phu Dong Youth Games for pupils at primary and secondary schools in Hoa Binh City

(HBO) – From January the 3rd to 7th, The Department of Education and Training of Hoa Binh city organized successfully the football championship of Phu Dong Youth Games for pupils at primary and secondary schools in 2017. The championship was being attended by 33 football clubs with more than 300 players, in which, 18 clubs were at primary schools and 15 clubs were from secondary schools.

Vietnam hopes for miracle against RoK in Asian tourney opener

Coach Park Hang-seo said Vietnam’s three rivals in Group D at the Asian U23 Championship were powerful opponents. Among them the Republic of Korea (RoK), who play Vietnam on January 11, was formidable, but Park said he knew their playing style and hoped to succeed at the match in Kunshan, China.

Vovinam to be part of ASEAN University Games

Vietnam traditional martial arts (Vovinam) will be an official sport at the upcoming ASEAN University Games.

Nearly 100 players participate in the Chess – Draught Championship

(HBO) – The organizers of the 6th Sports and Physical Training Competitions at all levels in Hoa Binh province in 2018 has organized the Chess- Draught Chapionship of Hoa Binh Province in 2018. This is the ninth or tenth sport subject in the agenda of the 6th Sports and Physical Training Competitions of Hoa Binh Province.

Vietnam tie with Palestine in friendly match

The Vietnam U-23 team tied with Palestine 1-1 in the friendly match held in China on January 4.

Thanh Trung, Kieu Trinh win Vietnamese Golden Ball 2017

Female goalie Dang Thi Kieu Trinh won her third Vietnamese Golden Ball Award, while Dinh Thanh Trung claimed Best Male Player of the Golden Ball Awards for the first time.

Le Quang Liem drops to 23rd in FIDE world ranking

Vietnamese chess star Le Quang Liem has fallen to 23rd spot, with a new Elo rating of 2,737, in the latest International Chess Federation (FIDE) rankings for January 2018.

Exciting movements of popular sports

(HBO) – In 2017, there have been a lot of events related to the sports and physical training activities and is considered as a successful year of the provincial sports and physical training industry.

Nam wins first match at Hong Kong Futures

Vietnam’s Ly Hoang Nam secured his first win of the year at the Hong Kong F6 Futures tennis tournament on January 1.

20 clubs participate in the provincial Tennis Competition in 2017

(HBO) – During 2 days (from 22-23/12), at Sao Mai Entertainment Center, the provincial tennis Federation organized the Tennis Tournament of Hoa Binh Province in 2017. There were 135 coaches, athletes of 20 tennis teams in the province.

Lac Thuy successfully organizes the 6th Sports and Physical Training Competition in 2017

(HBO) – Lac Thuy District People’s Committee has just organized the 6th Sports and Physical Training Competition in 2017.

Four Vietnamese referees recognised for FIFA’s Elite level

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has recognised four Vietnamese referees as meeting its Elite 2018 level, after considering the proposals from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF)’s Referee Committee.

Kim Boi successfully holds 6th sports and physical training festival

(HBO) – Kim Boi district in the northern mountainous province has successfully organised its 6th Sports and Physical Training Festival 2017.

Mai Chau Town is full of exciting with sports and physical training movements.

(HBO) Mai Chau town (Mai Chau) currently has 25 sport clubs, 26 sport teams, 145 regular members, accounted for 25,3% of population. 400 households usually participate in sports and physical training.

IMSA Elite Mind Games: Liem beats China’s Wang Hao for rapid chess medal

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem settled for the rapid chess bronze medal at the ongoing IMSA Elite Mind Games 2017 in Jiangsu, China, after brilliantly outplaying the host country’s brightest hope, Wang Hao, in the last round on December 11.

Vietnamese team hit bronze at Asian Airgun meet in Japan

Shooters Hoang Xuan Vinh, Tran Quoc Cuong and Nguyen Dinh Thanh brought home a bronze medal for Vietnam at the 10th Asian Airgun Championships in Wako, Japan, as they claimed third place overall in the men’s team 10m air pistol event with a total score of 1,728 points.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai claim maiden national U21 trophy

Hoang Anh Gia Lai were crowned the national U21 football champions for the first time in the club’s history after trouncing Viettel with a resounding score of 3-0 in the final match of the 2017 competition on December 7.

Silver for Vietnam at Singapore badminton

Vietnamese duo Ngo Thanh Thao Ngan and Le Ngoc Van won silver a silver medal in the girls’ U13 doubles in the Singapore Youth International Series 2017 badminton tournament, which ended in Singapore on December 3.

Tu Lu – the traditional folk game of Mong ethnic people.

(HBO) - Participating in Tu Lu competition at the 10th National Ethnic Sports Competition, Area I in 2017, Hoa Binh delegation had 4 athletes competing individually and in pairs.

Vietnamese taekwondo artist wins bronze at world-class tournament

Vietnamese martial artist, Truong Thi Kim Tuyen, brought home a bronze medal in the final stage of the Taekwondo Grand Prix 2017 after defeating her Turkish opponent with a score of 27-17 in the third-place match on Sunday.

Hoa Binh city organizes the 6th Sports and Physical Training Competition in 2017

(HBO) On December 1st, at the provincial stadium, the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh City organized the 6th Sports and Physical Training Competitions in 2017. It was attended by Mr. Nguyen Van Chuong, Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, The Chief Organizer of the provincial Sport and Physical Training Competitions.