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Thai football association boss resigns over SEA Games brawls

Thai football association boss resigns over SEA Games brawls

Thailand’s football association president announced his resignation on July 1, following political pressure over brawling between the kingdom’s national team and Indonesia during the men’s final at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in the May final that saw players and coaches on …

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Student basketball tournament tips off in capital

Basketball The second National University Basketball Championship will begin on December 4 in Hà Nội. Photos of organisers HÀ NỘI — The best 14 teams will compete in the National University Basketball Championship Finals from December 4 to 9 in Hà Nội. After qualifications in three regions, North, Central and …

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Top Vietnam cyclist headed for Italy’s premier race

Vietnam’s number one cyclist Nguyen Thi That will compete at the 2023 Giro d’Italia that started on Friday. The Giro d’Italia is one of the three most prestigious women’s cycling races in the world along with the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana. That will compete in the Israel-Premier …

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VnExpress Marathon to organize Da Nang night run

The VnExpress Marathon Da Nang Midnight will take place from July 13 until early morning of July 14, 2024, with an expected 10,000 runners. The VnExpress Marathon Da Nang Midnight is the third night run in the VnExpress Marathon system, after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Athletes will at …

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Teenager Bắc the future of Vietnamese football

Football Nguyễn Đình Bắc has made rapid progress in his career to be considered national football future. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Hà Five years ago, Nguyễn Đình Bắc’s football dream was broken when he was told his tiny size and shape did not meet the requirements of modern football. The 14-year-old …

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Thủy to seek Olympics berth from 2023 Grand Slam

Judo Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thủy (above) will compete in the judo 2023 Grand Slam from December 2-3 in Tokyo, Japan. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thủy will compete in the Grand Slam 2023 judo tournament seeking to win her place in the Olympic Games next summer, which …

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Vietnam secure 95th place in FIFA ranking​

Vietnam secure 95th place in FIFA ranking​

Vietnamese men football secured the 95th place in FIFA’s latest rankings and number one in Southeast Asia after wins over Hong Kong and Syria in friendly matches in June. In the Southeast Asian region, Thailand climbed one place to 113th thanks to their 2-2 draw with Chinese Taipei and 1-0 …

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Indonesia, Thailand to be punished again for SEA Games brawls

Indonesia, Thailand to be punished again for SEA Games brawls

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is preparing an additional penalty for Thailand and Indonesia after chaotic brawls turned the SEA Games 32 football final into a ridiculous melee last month. Football site Ball Thai Stand said AFC had sent a notice to Football Association of Thailand (FAT) about the additional …

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