Sports

Gia Lai’s karate team is stepping up preparations for the 10th National Sports Games in 2026, aiming to build on a series of strong performances that have re-established the province as one of Vietnam’s leading karate centers.

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 youth pickleball club in Gia Lai Province is rapidly gaining recognition for nurturing young talent and creating new opportunities for children passionate about one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing sports.

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.

A men’s football tournament for workers and laborers in Gia Lai Province has attracted strong public interest and enthusiastic support from spectators as teams compete across the province in the 2nd “Workers of the Land of Martial Arts” Cup.

Coach Đinh Hồng Vinh is steadily reinforcing his reputation as one of Vietnamese football’s most dedicated and forward-thinking figures, balancing responsibilities with the national team and hometown club Quy Nhơn United while pursuing a long-term vision for youth development in the sport.

Five international youth football teams arrived in Gia Lai on May 9 to participate in the Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival 2026, as local authorities and organisers extended an official welcome ahead of the tournament.

In mid-March 2026, coach Trần Đình Đô was recalled to the national kickboxing team. In his very first assignment, he and his athletes achieved impressive results at the 2026 Kickboxing World Cup in Thailand.

LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) U14 are gearing up for the 2026 Gia Lai International Football Festival with confidence, as the hosts prepare to compete against a diverse field of domestic and international youth teams.

Gia Lai authorities and football officials have agreed on an extensive multi-platform media campaign to promote the 2026 Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival and the province’s National Tourism Year.

More than 1,600 athletes have registered for the 46th Kpă Klơng traditional race, as organisers move into the final stage of preparations ahead of the May event.

More than 600 golfers have teed off at the Bamboo Airways Golf Tournament 2026 - Fairway to the Skyway, which officially opened on April 25 at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon.