The 2025 Asian Rowing Championships concluded in Hai Phong on October 19 with Viet Nam’s national rowing team winning six gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, affirming its growing stature in regional rowing.

Viet Nam secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nepal in the second leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on October 14, with the only goal coming from a Nepalese defender’s own goal.

The NovaWorld National Tennis Championship officially opened at NovaWorld Phan Thiet, Tien Thanh Ward, on the morning of October 13, 2025.

The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16), the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS 8) and related meetings will be held in Ha Noi from October 13–17, announced at a press briefing on October 9.

The Southeast Asian Esports Federation (SEAEF) was officially established on October 8, bringing together 11 member countries from across the region, according to the Viet Nam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA).

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) officially launched its new mobile application — the VFF App — in Ha Noi on October 6, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Vietnamese football.

Vietnamese swimming star Nguyen Huy Hoang claimed the gold medal in the men’s 800m freestyle - his second gold medal at the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships, held in Ahmedabad (India) from September 28 to October 2.

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) is scoring big off the pitch with two nominations at the upcoming AFC Awards Riyadh 2025, highlighting its expanding influence in Asian football.

Viet Nam’s xiangqi kingpin Lai Ly Huynh pulled off a historic upset on September 27, snagging his first world championship in the standard discipline by outsmarting China’s Yin Sheng in the 2025 World Xiangqi Championship final.

Da Nang will host IRONMAN Viet Nam 2026, announced the People’s Committee of Da Nang City at a press conference held on September 23.

The Viet Nam Paralympic Committee on September 22 held a ceremony in Ha Noi to mark its 30th anniversary (September 11, 1995 – 2025).

Vietnamese runners dominated the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2025 in Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai province, which took place from September 19-21 with the participation of trail runners from 47 countries and territories.

The Viet Nam men’s futsal team secured a 3-2 victory over Kuwait in the match held on September 12 (Viet Nam time).

Viet Nam’s wushu team has wrapped up their tournament at the 2025 World Championships in Brazil with two gold, two silver and three bronze medals.