Sports

The West Quy Nhon Ward Sports Festival 2026 concluded on April 25 with a lively race in Hai Nam neighborhood, drawing 52 athletes from six teams representing 16 residential areas and the local education sector.

An unbeaten home record and an undefeated season will collide on April 25 as Quy Nhon United host league leaders Truong Tuoi Dong Nai in a pivotal Round 16 fixture of V.League 2.

The inaugural Gia Lai - Binh Dinh Premier Football League 2026 opened on April 18 in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, bringing together six of the region’s strongest amateur teams in a bid to elevate grassroots football standards.

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.

Nguyen Thi Oanh secured victory in the women’s half marathon at the Tay Ho Half Marathon 2026, while Pham Thi Hong Le finished second in a competitive race that drew more than 10,000 runners to the capital.

Having guided Gia Lai to its first gold medal at the 2026 National Sports Games, athletics head coach Huỳnh Minh Hiếu spoke with Gia Lai Newspaper and Radio & Television about the victory, strategy and his athlete’s form.

Pham Thi Hong Le secured victory in the women’s marathon at the 2026 National Marathon Championship - Tiền Phong Marathon, setting a new record and reinforcing her status as one of Vietnam’s leading distance runners.

Gia Lai’s sports sector is undergoing a broad transformation, underpinned by a growing grassroots movement and reinforced by rising achievements at national, regional and international competitions.

A women’s football tournament in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has drawn international attention for combining competitive sport with a vibrant celebration of ethnic diversity and cultural identity.

Gia Lai Province will host the 2026 International Youth Football Festival from May 11 to May 17, bringing together 12 U14 teams from Vietnam and overseas, according to a newly issued provincial plan.

The 2026 Gia Lai Provincial Open Cycling Club Championship is set to take place on March 28-29, bringing together 85 riders from nine clubs in a competition expected to deliver closely contested races.

Eighteen-year-old martial artist Trần Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc has been named one of 15 recipients of the 2025 Ngô Mây Award, marking a significant milestone in a career defined by discipline and international success.

Authorities in Ia Ly commune in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province will hold a companion running event on March 22, offering participants a chance to explore the natural landscapes and cultural heritage of Kép village.

Eight women’s football teams from Gia Lai, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak provinces will compete in the inaugural VTV5 Cup for Ethnic Minority Women’s Football Tournament from March 17 to 21 at the 15th Corps Stadium in Thong Nhat Ward, Gia Lai Province.

Table tennis continues to thrive in the western districts of Gia Lai province, maintaining steady growth and strong community participation despite the rising popularity of newer sports such as pickleball.

In an effort to create more vibrant cultural and sports spaces at the Cho Nho Night Street, Pleiku Ward (Gia Lai Province) will organize an artistic roller skating showcase themed “Glide to New Heights, Spread the Movement.” 

Vietnam’s leading Muay fighters delivered a series of dramatic and high-level bouts at the 2026 National Muay Club Championship in Pleiku, drawing large crowds and showcasing the country’s top martial arts talent.

Lộc Thị Phương Anh, an amateur runner from Quy Nhơn Nam ward in central Vietnam, has emerged as a standout figure in the country’s trail running community after finishing second in the 250 km category at the Prenn Trail Summit 2025 in Lâm Đồng.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai suffered a 0–1 home defeat to Ho Chi Minh City Police on Saturday in the 2025–2026 V.League, after failing to capitalize on early chances at Pleiku Stadium.