Over 1,100 athletes join sporting event to mark provincial Party Congress

Quy Nhon United has returned to training after more than three weeks off, facing damaged facilities, key injuries and a disrupted preparation period as the 2025–2026 First Division season remains on break until January 31, 2026. 

Nguyen Chi Thanh High School in Hoi Phu Ward has reaffirmed its status as a key training ground for ethnic minority sports after contributing significantly to Gia Lai’s second-place finish at the 14th National Ethnic Minority Sports Festival (Region II) held in Dong Nai from 15–24 November.

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.

Eight kickboxers from Vietnam’s Gia Lai province are in intensive training ahead of the 2025 World Kickboxing Championship, to be held from November 21 to 30 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where more than 2,000 athletes from 150 countries will compete.

An 18-year-old center-back, Quang Kiet, became the unlikely hero for Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Dong A Thanh Hoa in Round 11 of the 2025–2026 V.League.

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.

(GLO) – From breathing techniques and nutrition to competition mindset, coach Hồ Ngọc Sơn has shared valuable knowledge and experience with runners ahead of the Gia Lai City Trail 2025 race.

Quy Nhon United Football Club clinched a dramatic 4–2 home victory over Ho Chi Minh City Youth Football Club on October 25, climbing to fifth place in the National First Division -Bia Sao Vàng 2025-2026 with seven points after five rounds.

Traditional martial arts are gaining new life in schools across Quy Nhon City, Gia Lai province, thanks to the dedication of local masters and coaches who have established clubs to train young students and preserve Bình Định’s centuries-old martial heritage.

Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) earned a stunning 2–1 victory over title contenders Thể Công-Viettel at Pleiku Stadium on Sunday, marking their first triumph of the 2025–2026 V.League season after a dismal start.

Once sidelined by a serious knee injury, teacher Nguyễn Văn Cường has transformed personal adversity into a thriving community sports movement, inspiring his wife and daughters to become badminton champions and role models for young athletes in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

Gia Lai province is stepping up intensive training for its delegation ahead of the 2025 national athletics championship for athletes with disabilities, scheduled to take place in Lam Dong province from October 20 to 29. The Gia Lai team will officially begin competing on October 24.

Vietnam were put into Group B with Malaysia and Laos following the SEA Games 33 men's football draw held in Thailand.