Vietnam’s professional sports face setbacks at SEA Games
In-Depth 09:51 24/12/2025While Vietnam has long celebrated inspiring performances in Olympic-style sports such as athletics, swimming, and weightlifting, the country continues to struggle in professional team and racket sports at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
SEA Games close in Bangkok with Thailand 1st, Indonesia 2nd, Vietnam 3rd
Vietnam News 09:14 21/12/2025The 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games closed on Saturday night at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium with a brief ceremony marked by a moment of mourning and the handover of the SEA Games flag to Malaysia, host of the next edition in 2027.
Thailand U22 coach apologizes, says SEA Games final defeat to Vietnam may cost him job
World 12:50 19/12/2025Thailand’s under-22 coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul apologized to fans on Thursday after his team surrendered a two-goal lead and lost 3-2 to Vietnam in extra time in the men’s football final at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, saying the defeat could put his job at risk.
Why Vietnam’s SEA Games football win over Thailand sparks nationwide street celebrations
Vietnam News 09:30 19/12/2025Millions of fans poured into the streets across major cities in Vietnam late on Thursday to celebrate the men’s football team’s dramatic extra-time victory over Thailand at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, a result that capped a historic year for the country’s football and carried deep emotional weight in a long-standing regional rivalry.
Vietnam rally past Thailand in extra time to win SEA Games men’s football gold medal
Vietnam News 22:36 18/12/2025Vietnam’s under-22 team staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Thailand 3-2 after extra time on Thursday night, winning the men’s football gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
Fans across SE Asia slam officiating after Vietnam’s SEA Games women’s football final loss to Philippines
Vietnam News 13:40 18/12/2025Fans from across Southeast Asia criticized match officials after Vietnam had a goal disallowed in the final of women’s football at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, a decision that came in the Vietnamese team's 6-5 loss to the Philippines on penalties.
Vietnam lose to Philippines on penalties in SEA Games women’s football final after disputed offside call
Vietnam News 11:22 18/12/2025The Vietnamese women’s football team lost 6-5 to the Philippines on penalties after a 0-0 draw following extra time in the final at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Wednesday, missing out on the gold medal.
Thailand apology to Vietnam? Online claims swirl after disputed call in SEA Games volleyball final
Vietnam News 09:48 18/12/2025Claims circulated online this week that referees and Thai organizers had apologized to Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team after a disputed call in the final at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Vietnam withdraws fighter from SEA Games Muay Thai semifinal over judging dispute
Vietnam News 16:49 17/12/2025Vietnam’s team withdrew fighter Hoang Khanh Mai from the women’s 45 kg Muay Thai semifinal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Tuesday in protest against what it said was an unfair judging decision.
Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Oanh wins steeplechase gold for 15th title, joins SEA Games athletics greats
Vietnam News 13:06 17/12/2025Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Oanh won the women’s 3,000 meters steeplechase in 10:13.74 on Tuesday to secure her third athletics gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and take her career total to 15 SEA Games golds.
SEA Games controversies continue as athletes, including Vietnam’s, face unfair judging
In-Depth 09:29 17/12/2025Controversies surrounding referee decisions continue to overshadow the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, as athletes, including many of Vietnam, face unfair rulings in multiple sports.
SEA Games 2025: Vietnamese pencak silat athlete hospitalized, loses semifinal in controversial decision
Vietnam News 16:02 16/12/2025Referees declared a Vietnamese athlete the loser of a controversial pencak silat semifinal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand on Tuesday, despite him being hospitalized after a neck injury sustained from a strike during the match.
