(HBO) – The National Championship of Marathon and the 59th Marathon Championship of Tien Phong Newspaper – in 2018 was held in Buon Ma Thuot city (Dak Lak) with the participation of 470 domestic and international athletes. There are 12 competition contents in the championship.

Young chess masters to compete at Asian Championships

Eighty-two athletes will represent Vietnam at the Asian Youth Chess Championships, which will begin in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on April 1.

First festival of Vietnam’s martial arts wraps up

As many as 21 gold, 33 silver and 44 bronze medals were presented to participants of an international festival on Vietnam’s martial arts, which concluded on March 28 in Nha Trang city of the coastal central province of Khanh Hoa.

Kim Boi district: 420 athletes participated in the Youth Volleyball Tournament

(HBO) – In order to welcome to the 87th anniversary of the foundation of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (26/3/1931 - 26/3/2018), at the cultural center of the district, Kim Boi District Youth Union in collaboration with the District Center of Literature, Culture and Sports already organized the Youth Volleyball Tournament in 2018.

Eight new records established at National Shooting Cup

The National Shooting Cup 2018 officially wrapped up at the Hanoi national sports training centre on March 25, with a total of eight new records having been established after ten days of competition.

Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers: Vietnam hold Jordan to a 1-1 draw

Nguyen Anh Duc scored the opener to put Vietnam in front before half-time, but Abu Amara’s second-half equaliser prevented coach Park Hang-seo’s side from pocketing a victory against Jordan in their last Group C match as part of the 2019 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 27 night.

Vietnamese pair win mixed doubles crown at Ciputra Hanoi badminton tournament

Do Tuan Duc and Pham Nhu Thao saved Vietnam from finishing empty handed at the Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2018, as they won their mixed doubles final match against Russian opponents on March 25, to earn the host country’s only gold medal in this year’s event. 

The football League for the youth in administrative office, organizations and enterprises of Hoa Binh City.

(HBO) - In 3 days from 16-18 March, at Hoa Viet artificial – grass football stadium (Su Ngoi commune), The City’s Youth Committee organized the football League for the youth in administrative offices, organizations and enterprises of Hoa Binh City in 2018.

Da Bac district develops traditional sports of ethnic minorities.

(HBO) - In recent years, the movements of physical training and sports in Da Bac district has been interested in by authorities and sectors and has been developed sharply, in which, some sports such as marathons, crossbow shooting, tug-of-war, stick pushing are highly appreciated and there are many high achievers in provincial, regional and national competitions.

Over 290 badminton players compete in Ciputra Hanoi int’l tournament

More than 290 badminton players from 18 countries around the world are competing in the 10th edition of the Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge, which is being held at Tay Ho district’s gymnasium in Hanoi from March 20 to 25.

Park Hang-seo calls up 13 Vietnam U23s to national team

Park Hang-seo has placed great faith in young players, calling up 13 players of the Vietnam U23 team for the next meeting of the Vietnam men’s national team on March 23, as they prepare for their last Group C match against Jordan in the 2019 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Over 500 athletes participated in the crossbow shooting - tug of war – stick pushing in 2018

(HBO) - During 2 days (13 – 14 March), crossbow shooting - tug of war – stick pushing Competitions of Tan Lac district in 2018 has taken place eagerly, over 300 games with 518 players from 24 communes and towns participated to compete.

Lac Thuy district develops mass movements of Sports and Physical Training activities

((HBO) - Mobilizing the movement "All people do exercises to follow the example of Uncle Ho", mass training and sports competitions in the area of Lac Thuy district has been developing in a wide range and attract a lot of people at various ages to participate.

2017 Fair Play Award winner announced

Striker Nguyen Van Toan of Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC won the 2017 Fair Play Award at an annual event organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Law newspaper, in Ho Chi Minh City, on March 14.

An Open Competition of Karate Clubs in Hoa Binh province organizes the first time in 2018

(HBO) – The Karate Federation of Hoa Binh Province has organized an Open Competition for Karate clubs in Hoa Binh province for the first time in 2018.

Hanoi FC off to good start in V.League 1-2018

Hanoi FC registered a narrow 1-0 victory over Hai Phong in the first round of the 2018 season on March 11, which was enough to help the capital team to temporarily share top spot with Quang Ninh Coal.

AFC Cup 2018: Song Lam Nghe An draw with Persija Jakarta

Song Lam-Nghe An and Indonesia’s Persija Jakarta played out a 0-0 draw in their Group H match in the AFC Cup 2018 on March 6 at the Vinh Stadium in the central province of Nghe An.

The ethnic sports reach new achievements

(HBO) - In November of 2017, Hoa Binh province hosted the successful competitions of national ethnic minority sports in Region I. The contest was attended by athletes from 17 provinces, cities, competing for 51 medals set in 8 subjects: football, volleyball, crossbow shooting, tug of war, stick pushing, shuttlecock throwing, tu lu, marathon.

Vietnam in Group B of AFC Women’s Futsal Championship

Vietnam are in Group B of the second AFC Women’s Futsal Championship after a draw held on March 5 in Kuala Lumpur.

F1 to arrive in Vietnam in 2019

International media have published articles reporting that Formula 1 could have three new Grand Prix events next season, as Miami, Buenos Aires and Hanoi are close to confirming a deal.

Vietnamese brings home World Boxing Council title

Nguyen Ke Nhon won the World Boxing Council (WBC) title after defeating Russian Sergei Belik in Bangkok’s Luminee Stadium on February 27.

Vietnam’s gifted female boxers

Female boxer Nguyen Thi Tam is one of the bright young faces in Vietnamese martial arts that have made significant imprints as well as gained the highest medals in the international arena.

Vietnam U16s to play int’l friendly tournament in Japan

Vietnam’s U16 team will participate in the 2018 Japan-ASEAN friendly football tournament in Miyazaki, Japan from March 8 to 12, which is expected to be an important warm-up for the Vietnamese players ahead of their 2018 AFC Championship campaign, slated for late September in Malaysia.

The Healthcare Department organizes a badminton-tennis tournament

(HBO) – In order to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day 27/02 / 1955-27 / 2/2018, the trade union of the Healthcare Department of Hoa Binh Province has organized a badminton-tennis tournament for workers, officials and laborers. It was participated by 160 athletes from 39 participating units.

The “King” Sport during New Year holiday

(HBO) - In the days of New Year occasion, from the city to the countryside, the sound of volleyball is being heard from the volleyball course everywhere. It is not too much to be said that volleyball makes the New Year occasion happier and healthier.