Sports

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.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) earned a hard-fought 2–2 draw against defending champions Nam Dinh in an action-packed Round 9 clash of the 2025–2026 V.League at Pleiku Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

A delegation of the Football Association of Thailand including vice president Adisak Benjasiriwan will arrive in Hanoi on Wednesday to apologize for displaying the Chinese flag instead of Vietnam's at the ASEAN U19 Boys' Futsal Championship draw.

A new tournament, the FIFA ASEAN Cup, will be launched as part of an agreement between FIFA and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), aimed at boosting the development of football across the region.

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.

Nearly 600 athletes from provinces and cities nationwide gathered in Dien Hong Ward, Gia Lai Province, on October 18 for the pickleball Lang Tay coffee Open Nasami Cup, one of Vietnam’s largest pickleball tournaments.

Nearly 1,000 Vietnamese and foreign athletes are set to participate in the Vietnam Highlands Trail – Lam Dong 2025, slated for November 21-22 in Da Lat.

Gia Lai province claimed one gold and one bronze medal at the 2025 national boxing championship, which concluded on October 12 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Indonesia’s hopes of advancing to the FIFA World Cup finals were crushed after a narrow 1–0 defeat to Iraq in the fourth qualifying round on Tuesday, ending their campaign in heartbreak.

Hundreds of runners have completed a trial run for the Gia Lai City Trail - Great Forest Dream 2025, testing a new 42km course that winds through the stunning natural landscapes of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

The provincial youth center in Quy Nhon Nam Ward has become a vibrant hub for young sports enthusiasts, with numerous clubs offering training in archery, basketball, football, martial arts, and swimming. 

Algeria has officially secured its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the 20th nation to qualify for the tournament to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another remarkable milestone in his legendary career, becoming the first footballer to reach billionaire status.

Vietnam have been placed into the same group with Saudi Arabia at the 2026 U23 Asian Cup after the draw held at the Asian Football Confederation headquarters on Thursday.

The PPA Tour Asia – MB Vietnam Cup 2025, held in Da Nang city, is the largest Pickleball event in Asia in terms of prize value, number of participants, and audience size. This year’s tournament has a total prize fund of 150,000 USD.

(GLO) – Badminton player Lê Đức Phát, a member of the Military team, delivered an impressive performance to win the championship title at the 2025 national top badminton players championship in Gia Lai.

(GLO) – Quy Nhon Port Joint Stock Company’s volleyball team secured first place at the inaugural Traditional Men’s Volleyball Tournament, organized by the fire prevention, fighting and rescue police division of Gia Lai provincial police.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) is scoring big off the pitch with two nominations at the upcoming AFC Awards Riyadh 2025, highlighting its expanding influence in Asian football.

Vietnamese grandmaster Lai Ly Huynh made history on Saturday by defeating Chinese prodigy Yin Sheng in the men's final of the 2025 World Xiangqi Championship in Shanghai, breaking China's three-decade stranglehold on the ancient strategy game.

Hanoi Police FC (HPFC) reignited the V-League 2025-2026 title race with a decisive 2-0 victory over reigning champions Nam Dinh on September 28, drawing level on points with unbeaten newcomers Ninh Binh.