Vietnamese badminton player Le Duc Phat suffered a major upset loss in Malaysia, falling to an unseeded opponent ranked nearly 200 places below him in the global standings. Despite entering the tournament fixture as the clear favorite, the reigning national champion struggled to find his rhythm against an inspired lower-ranked rival, bringing an abrupt end … Read more
Vietnam Claims Historic Sepak Takraw World Championship Victory The Vietnam women’s sepak takraw team captured a historic gold medal at the World Sepak Takraw Championships, adding another milestone to the country’s growing success in international multi-disciplinary disciplines. Building upon prior championship momentum that included a landmark victory in the women’s quadrant event, the national squad … Read more
Vietnam Media Questions Indonesia’s Progress Ahead of ASEAN Championship As the ASEAN Championship—formerly known as the AFF Championship—approaches, debate has intensified regarding the current competitive standing of the Indonesian national team. Despite Indonesia’s aggressive recruitment of European-based players through naturalization, media outlets in Vietnam have publicly questioned whether these roster changes have actually elevated the … Read more
Vietnam U-19 Elimination Sparks Media Criticism Following AFF Championship Exit Vietnam’s U-19 national team has been eliminated from the 2026 ASEAN U-19 Championship, prompting widespread frustration within Vietnamese media outlets and federation circles regarding the team’s reliance on external results. The squad, which failed to secure a semifinal berth, saw its tournament hopes evaporate after … Read more
Indonesia’s Captain Selection Dilemma: Ridho Not Chosen, Jay Idzes’ Absence Looms Large Indonesia’s Captain Selection Dilemma: Ridho Not Chosen, Jay Idzes’ Absence Looms Large As the Indonesian national team prepares for crucial matches against Oman and Mozambique, a quiet but significant shift in leadership has sparked intrigue. Captaincy decisions under head coach John Herdman have … Read more
Young Vietnamese Judoka Poised to Elevate Southeast Asia’s Judo Future By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport **Hanoi, Vietnam** — The judo mats of Southeast Asia are heating up with a new generation of athletes, and Vietnam’s young judoka—particularly those from the northern provinces of Thanh Hoa and Thai Nguyen—are emerging as the region’s most exciting … Read more
Domestic Shift: John Herdman’s High-Stakes Gamble for 2026 ASEAN Championship The roadmap to the 2026 ASEAN Championship has taken a sharp turn toward the domestic circuit. Indonesia head coach John Herdman is leaning heavily into local talent for the upcoming tournament, a move born as much from necessity as it is from tactical curiosity. With … Read more
Indonesia’s FIFA Ranking Continues Ascent After Dominating Saint Kitts & Nevis Jakarta – The Indonesian national team has climbed another spot in the FIFA world rankings following a convincing 4-0 victory over Saint Kitts & Nevis in a FIFA Series 2026 match. The win, secured at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Friday, … Read more
Ciputra Hanoi Badminton Tournament Set to Draw International Talent Hanoi, Vietnam – The Ciputra Hanoi – Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2026 is poised to be a significant event on the badminton calendar, attracting a diverse field of athletes from across the globe. Organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports in collaboration with … Read more
Ciputra Hanoi Badminton Tournament Set to Attract International Talent Hanoi, Vietnam – The Ciputra Hanoi – Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2026 is poised to be a premier badminton event, drawing competitors from across the globe. The tournament, scheduled to capture place from March 24th to 29th at the Xuan Dinh Ward Gymnasium in Hanoi, … Read more