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Việt Nam target top spot at regional finswimming championship

Monday, Oct 26, 2026

They will compete across all men''s, women''s, and relay categories, as well as youth age groups at the MBJB Aquatic Centre in Johor Bahru.

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Thúy takes more bronze in para-athletics at Asian Para Games

Friday, Oct 23, 2026

Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Thúy earned her second bronze at the fifth Asian Para Games on October 22 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

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Việt Nam wins Asian Para Games gold in swimming

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026

Đỗ Thanh Hải finishes first in a time of 1min 33.91sec to secure gold medal in the men''s 100m breaststroke SB5 while Đạt touched the pool wall about three seconds.

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Handball team finish third in Asian tournament

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026

The tournament, serving a qualification round for the 2026 AHF Asian Women’s Handball Championship, featured six teams from October 14-18 playing in two groups. Việt Nam successfully advanced to the semi-finals where they lost 21-23 to the hosts.

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Thúy wins bronze in Asian Para Games' javelin throw

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Thúy adds a bronze for Việt Nam in the Asian Para Games 2026. She finishes third in the women''s javelin F52, F53, F54 category on October 19 in Nagoya, Japan.

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Công wins silver at Asian Para Games 2026

Monday, Oct 19, 2026

Lê Văn Công secures a silver medal from the fifth Asian Para Games 2026 after he finishes second in the men''s 49kg category of powerlifting event on October 19 in Nagoya, Japan.

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Follow Lonely Planet's travel trends and discover Sa Pa in Fall and Winter 2026

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

The renowned American travel guide includes Việt Nam in its "Fall Travel Trends 2026: The World''s Next 15 Destinations," highlighting the country''s breathtaking landscapes as the season unfolds.

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Athletes with disabilities eye highest results in Japan Asian Para Games

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

The 36-strong contingent including 21 athletes with disabilities under Chef-de-mission Nguyễn Trọng Hổ, deputy director of the Sports Authority of Việt Nam, will compete in athletes, swimming, powerlifting, badminton and table tennis.

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Film festival serves as bridge for Vietnamese cinema to reach global market

Monday, Oct 12, 2026

Organised by the Việt Nam Film Development Association (VFDA), the seminar called for stronger support for independent films and more practical cooperation between Việt Nam and international partners.

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Việt Nam defeat Northern Mariana Islands 20-0, set national record

Friday, Oct 09, 2026

Vietnamese players set a record by beating Northern Mariana Islands 20-0 in a Group D match of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on October 8 in HCM City.

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People’s Public Security athletes made big contribution to Việt Nam’s ASIAD 20 campaign

Monday, Oct 05, 2026

The results reflected the efforts of the athletes and coaching staff at one of Asia’s major sporting events. The team made a notable contribution, with athletes playing a part in two of Việt Nam’s three gold medals and winning five...

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Việt Nam win second sepak takraw gold at Asian Games

Saturday, Oct 03, 2026

On their way to the final, the Vietnamese team beat India, Thailand and the Philippines in the group stage before overcoming hosts Japan in the semi-finals.

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Sepak takraw team returns to Asian Games podium

Saturday, Oct 03, 2026

Việt Nam won 2-0 against the Philippines in the final, ending the nation''s 20-year title drought in the women''s doubles sepak takraw event in Nagoya, Japan.

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Vietnamese boxer wins historic Asian Games silver

Friday, Oct 02, 2026

The Vietnamese boxer lost 0-5 to China''s Olympic champion Wu Yu in the final at Nishio Gymnasium, but her achievement in reaching the gold medal bout marked a new milestone for Vietnamese boxing at the continental Games.

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After historic victory, Vietnamese boxer goes for gold at Asian Games

Friday, Oct 02, 2026

By making it to the final and securing at least second place, the 32-year-old Tâm has already become the most decorated boxer in Vietnamese history.