Former Gia Lai players join 9th Vietnam former footballers festival

Vietnam’s U22 secured first place in Group B at the 33rd SEA Games after a decisive 2–0 victory over Malaysia U22, easing concerns raised by their earlier unconvincing performance and strengthening their prospects for the semifinals.

Vietnam’s taekwondo team added to its medal tally on December 11 as Nguyễn Thị Mai of Gia Lai secured a bronze medal in the women’s 46 kg division at the 33rd SEA Games.

Nearly 1,000 students across Gia Lai province participated in the Uprace 2025 charity running event, launched on the morning of 9 December at Quy Nhon College of Engineering and Technology.

Q&A with Đỗ Bích Ngọc, Secretary General of the Vietnam Powerboat Sports Federation

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Football Club (HAGL) has announced it will host Group C of the 2025–2026 national U19 football championship qualifiers, scheduled from 14 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.

Thailand’s organizing committee for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33) has confirmed that all preparations are complete, ensuring the event will proceed on schedule despite earlier venue adjustments caused by flooding.

Young Vietnamese chess prodigy Hoàng Tấn Vinh from Gia Lai secured four medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, held from November 20 - 30. Competing in the U10 category, Vinh contributed significantly to Vietnam’s medal tally.

Gia Lai secured 23 medals at the 2025 National Xiangqi Elite Championship, finishing with 6 gold, 5 silver and 12 bronze. All gold medals came from female players, underscoring the province’s strong performance in youth categories.

Phạm Thị Hồng Lệ of Gia Lai province claimed her 17th championship in the VnExpress Marathon system by winning the women’s 42 km race at the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight on November 30. The event drew 10,000 participants from across Vietnam.

Lê Văn Miền, a longtime motorbike mechanic from Pleiku City in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province, has transformed a personal quest for better health into a thriving local cycling movement that also supports charity efforts across the community.

A charity run marking the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Red Cross Society will be held on November 23 in Pleiku City, aiming to raise funds to purchase ambulances for underprivileged patients.

Malaysia beat Nepal 1–0 in the fifth round of Group F in the final qualifying stage for the 2027 Asian Cup on Nov. 18, extending their lead over group's second-place Vietnam to six points.

While many schools across Gia Lai province have seen a decline in sports activities since the recent administrative reorganization, student football in the former Hoai Nhon town has surged with renewed energy and community support.

Gia Lai Province launched its first Open Xiangqi (Chinese chess) Tournament for entrepreneurs on November 15 at Hai Au Hotel in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, bringing together 26 players from across the local business ecosystem.

Gia Lai athletes claimed 16 medals at the 2025 National Kickboxing Club Championship, the Pleiku Center for Sports Training and Competition announced on November 17.

Nhon Ly Hoi Club, founded just two years ago in Quy Nhon, Vietnam, has rapidly grown from a small Vovinam group into a multi-disciplinary martial arts center earning top results in provincial tournaments.

The 2025 National Pencak Silat Club Championship wrapped up on November 14 at the Pleiku Sports Arena in Gia Lai province, closing an 11-day competition marked by strong performances, professional organization, and enthusiastic support from spectators and athletes nationwide.

In the Central Highlands town of Ayun Pa, passionate educators are leading efforts to promote grassroots sports, transforming their communities through dedication, training programs, and local competitions.

The Hasuka Karate club in Gia Lai province has emerged as a key training ground for young martial artists, producing top provincial and national athletes while offering free or discounted lessons for children from low-income families.

Once a rising star for Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL), former midfielder Nguyen Thanh Hung has turned his early exit from professional football into a lifelong mission: Nurturing the next generation of young players in his hometown.

Malaysian football has been shaken by FIFA's decision to reject its appeal and uphold sanctions against the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalized players, a move local media described as a "heavy blow".

More than 240 students and teachers from Nguyen Hue Secondary School gathered on Friday morning for the opening of the “Teachers and Students” Pickleball Tournament, celebrating the 43rd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20, 1982 – November 20, 2025).

Nearly 3,000 athletes from Vietnam and abroad competed in the Gia Lai City Trail 2025 - Dream of the Great Forest, a three-day sports and tourism event that transformed the Bien Ho scenic relic site into a vibrant festival of endurance and community spirit.

Thousands of runners turned the mountainous city of Gia Lai into a sea of color and energy on November 2 as they took part in the Gia Lai City Trail 2025 – Dream of the Great Highlands, showcasing not only their athletic spirit but also their creativity and cultural pride through unique outfits.