Sports

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.

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.

Taekwondo clubs across Gia Lai province are intensifying preparations for the 2026 “Taekwondo Aerobics” Competition, with athletes and coaches refining performances that combine martial arts techniques with music and choreography.

The atmosphere surrounding the U14 Gia Lai International Football Festival 2026 is heating up as international teams arrive one after another in Pleiku.

The Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival 2026 officially opened on Monday at Pleiku Stadium , drawing officials, football representatives and young teams from across Asia for the five-day tournament.

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.

Gia Lai secured five additional places in the finals of the 2026 National Billiards & Snooker Club Championship following the conclusion of the first round on April 18 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The taekwondo movement in Gia Lai Province has expanded rapidly in recent years, with growing participation, strong grassroots development, and notable achievements at national and regional competitions.

The coastal city of Quy Nhon hosted its inaugural stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) race on Saturday, drawing participants from across Vietnam and abroad in a bid to promote marine sports and sustainable tourism.

A community running event commemorating the Hung Kings will take place in An Phú Ward on April 25, as local authorities seek to promote cultural heritage and community engagement.

Gia Lai Province will host the 15th National Traditional Martial Arts Clubs Championship from July 26 to August 5, 2026, under regulations issued by the Vietnam Traditional Martial Arts Federation (VNVF).

Cyclists competing in the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Television Cup completed Stage 12 on April 15, finishing a demanding 178km route from Cam Thanh Ward in Quang Ngai to Quy Nhon Ward in Gia Lai at around midday.