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Full of surprise after first three matchdays at 2019 V.League 1

After three first three rounds of the new season, the 2019 Wake-up 247 V.League 1 has temporarily taken about a month off for the U23 national team summon, preparing for the 2020 AFC U23 Champs qualifier.

Vietnam national squad dominate Fair Play awards

 Four players of the national men’s football team won the highest score in the 2018 Fair-Play Awards, which were announced in Ho Chi Minh City on March 11.

FIDE President set for Vietnam visit

 Arkady Dvorkovich, President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), is currently on a tour of various Asian countries and is due to pay Vietnam a visit on March 13.

Vietnamese GM ranks third at US Spring Chess Classic

Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem came out in third place overall with five points at the 2019 Spring Chess Classic in St Louis, Missouri, USA, after brilliantly finishing off Ukrainian master Vassily Ivanchuk in the last round on March 10.

Vietnam, EPGA work to promote golf movement among youths

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) and Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA) - the first international golf academy in Vietnam, on March 11 signed a cooperation agreement towards promoting golf movements among young people in Vietnam. 

15-year-old Vietnamese sets three youth world records

15-year-old Vietnamese weightlifter, Do Tu Tung, made a strong start at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation Youth World Championships, bringing home three gold medals and setting three youth world records in the men's 49kg division. 

Vietnamese weightlifters win 7 golds at world youth champs

 Vietnamese weightlifters bagged four more gold medals at the International Weightlifting Federation Youth World Championships in Las Vegas, the US, on March 10.

Tickets to be sold online for AFC U23 Championship qualifiers

 Tickets for the upcoming matches of the AFC U23 Championship qualifiers are to go on sale online from March 10, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced.

Vietnam advance to AFC U16 women’s finals for first time

Vietnam will take part in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U16 Women’s Championship Finals for the first time after finishing second in the group stages in Vientiane, Laos, on March 8.

Gia Lai hosts National U19 Football Championship

 A traditional art performance & exchange programme between Dak Lak and Jeollabuk province was held in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province, on the evening of March 8, with the theme “Friendship Melody”.

Culture and Sports Minister encourages VN U23s ahead of continental campaign

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Ngoc Thien, visited the training ground of the Vietnam U23 team to encourage the squad members ahead of their important 2020 AFC U23 Championship qualification.

Chinh back on scoresheet in Da Nang draw

 Ha Duc Chinh ended his eight-month goal drought with an equaliser in SHB Da Nang’s 2-2 draw against Quang Nam in the latest match of the Wake-up 274 V.League 1 on Thursday.

Overseas Vietnamese players hope to play for VN

 Many overseas Vietnamese football players have expressed their hope of playing for Viet Nam’s national team following its recent successes.

Int’l Women’s Cycling Tourney begins in Binh Duong

 The Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament: Biwase Cup 2019 kicked off in the southern province of Binh Duong on March 8.

Korean football body to air matches to pamper Vietnamese fans

 The Korea Football Association (KFA) has said it will offer online streaming services for more matches participated by Incheon United FC within the current K-League 1 season to meet high demand from Vietnamese fans.

Marathon for climate change campaign in Hau Giang

 The first Mekong Delta Marathon Hau Giang 2019 will be organised on April 21 in Vị Thanh City in Hau Giang Province, aiming to raise awareness of climate change.

HDBankCup Int’l Chess Tournament opens in HCM City

 The ninth HDBankCup International Chess Tournament kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on March 7, drawing more than 300 players from 28 nations and territories.

Mono Vampire beat Saigon Heat in ABL

 Saigon Heat suffered an unlucky loss to Mono Vampire by a score of 89-83 in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) on Wednesday at Stadium 29 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vietnamese win in qualifiers of junior Fed Cup, Davis Cup

 Vietnamese teams secured wins in the second round of the 2019 Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Junior Fed Cup and Davis Cup on Wednesday in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Olympic Run Day for Public Health slated for late March

 The Olympic Run Day for Public Health 2019 will take place on March 24 morning, the Vietnam Sports Administration announced on March 6.