HAGL Striker Nguyễn Minh Tâm earns Vietnam U23 call-up for 2026 Asian Games preparation

Gia Lai's women's beach handball team began its campaign at the 2026 National Youth Beach Handball Championship with a 2-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City on the tournament's opening day on July 3.

Fierce contests, technically accomplished performances and participation from some of most established martial arts schools made the boxing competitions at the Gia Lai Sports Festival and Gia Lai Youth Boxing Championship for clubs and dojos among the standout events of sporting calendar.

More than 580 athletes from across Gia Lai Province and beyond gathered on June 28 for the opening of the 2026 Gia Lai Provincial Badminton and Table Tennis Sports Festival and the 2026 Gia Lai Provincial Open Badminton Club Championship at the Gia Lai Provincial Sports Arena in Quy Nhon Ward.

Gia Lai province will host the inaugural “Conquering Pờ Yầu Peak” cross-country race on Sept. 27, 2026, as part of efforts to promote local tourism and establish a signature annual sporting event.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history after netting twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria, helping his side secure early qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.

A karate competition featuring 200 athletes from 20 communes and wards across Gia Lai Province officially opened on June 23 at the Pleiku Sports Arena as part of the first Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival 2026.

The 2nd Gia Lai Provincial Youth Kickboxing Championship 2026 concluded with encouraging signs for the development of young athletes, as competitors displayed improved technical standards, tactical awareness and increasing parity across clubs and localities.

More than 200 women from 16 dance and folk dance clubs took part in a folk dance exchange night held at Dai Doan Ket Square in Pleiku Ward, Gia Lai Province, on June 20, highlighting community engagement, physical fitness and cultural exchange.

Pleiku Ward secured first place in the overall standings at the 2026 Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival Championship, held on June 21 at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Quy Nhon Ward.

More than 600 golfers from across Vietnam are taking part in the FLC Pleiku Golf Tournament 2026 – Gathering of the Great Highlands, which opened on June 13 at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon in Quy Nhon Dong Ward.

Gia Lai-born commentator Tô Nhật Minh will make his debut at the 2026 World Cup as part of Vietnam Television’s first-ever Southern-accented commentary team, marking a significant shift in the broadcaster’s approach to covering football’s biggest tournament.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) has committed to a three-year sponsorship agreement for Champasak HAGL Avenir FC, strengthening its presence in Laos through investments in football development and agriculture.

The Vietnam Taekwondo Federation will provide technological support and national-level referees for the taekwondo competition at the 1st Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival in 2026, the federation announced on June 9.

The second Gia Lai Provincial Youth Kickboxing Championship is set to attract a strong field of competitors, with more than 20 clubs and martial arts schools from across the province registering for the 2026 event as preparations enter their final stages.

A young Vovinam coach has dedicated himself to teaching martial arts and supporting disadvantaged students in his hometown, helping hundreds of young people improve their physical fitness, discipline and life skills through affordable and free training programs.

Phuoc My Taekwondo Club won first prize at the final round of the inaugural Martial Arts Dance Competition 2026, held on Saturday evening at Cho Nho Night Street in Pleiku Ward.

Former provincial youth football player and national referee Dang Quoc Dung is dedicating his experience and passion to developing grassroots football in Quy Nhon, helping young players build skills, discipline and a lasting love for the game.

A cyclist from Gia Lai is using long-distance cycling journeys to connect communities, promote local tourism and share his love for Vietnam, turning every ride into an opportunity to showcase the country’s landscapes and cultural identity.

Gia Lai province is accelerating the digital transformation of traditional martial arts activities, aiming to preserve heritage values, modernize professional operations and improve long-term archival management.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai slipped closer to the relegation zone after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Hong Linh Ha Tinh in Round 23 of the 2025-2026 V.League at Pleiku Stadium on Sunday.

More than 1,700 athletes are taking part in the 46th Kpă Klơng traditional race 2026, which officially opened on May 16 at the Suối Hội Phú Urban Area in Gia Lai Province.

U14 Hanoi and U14 Song Lam Nghe An secured places in the final of the Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival 2026 on Wednesday after both sides emerged victorious in dramatic penalty shootouts. The final will take place at Pleiku Stadium at 10:00 a.m. on May 15.

U14 LPBank Hoàng Anh Gia Lai were eliminated from the 2026 Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival after a 1-0 quarterfinal defeat to U14 PVF despite dominating large stretches of the match.

The Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival 2026 has reignited football passion in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, drawing thousands of spectators and turning Pleiku Stadium into a vibrant celebration of youth football and local culture.