Sports

More than 300 young athletes took part in the inaugural Gia Lai Provincial Children's Football and Swimming Championships 2026 from July 17 to 19, showcasing determination, teamwork and sporting spirit in competitions designed to encourage physical activity and healthy development among children.

The Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union is recruiting 80 volunteers to support the 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival - Gia Lai 2026, which will take place from Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 in Quy Nhon Ward and several other communes and wards across the province.

Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, as Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal to end the defending champions' reign in a tightly contested final.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) have parted ways with Brazilian defender Jairo and midfielder Marciel as the V.League club continues a complete overhaul of its foreign player roster ahead of the 2026-2027 season.

Gia Lai has entered the 2026 Vietnam Xiangqi Federation Cup Championship and National Team Xiangqi Championship with a delegation comprising one coach and eight players, as nearly 180 athletes from 15 teams compete in the national tournament in northern Thai Nguyen province.

Gia Lai authorities are stepping up preparations for the 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival - Gia Lai 2026, which is set to bring together hundreds of martial artists from Vietnam and abroad.

Students studying both within and outside Gia Lai returned home during their summer break to represent their local communities at the 1st Gia Lai Sports Festival 2026, delivering standout performances in the Taekwondo competition while inspiring a new generation of martial arts practitioners.

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.

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.

Lionel Messi equaled Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record after netting a hat-trick in Argentina's opening Group J match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, giving the defending champions a strong start to their campaign.

The Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on June 16 officially opened the crossbow shooting, stilt racing and stick-pushing competitions as part of the first Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival 2026, attracting more than 430 athletes from communes, wards and the Education sector.

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.

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.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai secured their place in the V.League for next season after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Hanoi FC 3-1 in Round 25 on home soil in Pleiku, guaranteeing safety with one match remaining.

The grassroots football movement in Đức Cơ commune is gaining momentum, providing young people with healthier recreational opportunities while strengthening community bonds and local cultural life.