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While limiting long-distance performances because of regular dialysis, Siu Black opened an online kitchen and made vlogs about Central Highlands dishes. She said the work provided extra income and a way to stay connected with audiences.
Nguyen Thuy Trang, Trinh Thu Vinh and Bui Thuy Thu Thuy combined for 1,719 points as Vietnam won bronze in the women’s 10m air-pistol team event. China took gold and South Korea silver.
Vietnam’s six badminton players will compete in singles and doubles at ASIAD 20, with no team event entered. The draw is scheduled for September 24.
ASIAD 20 rowing in Gifu was compressed from five days into September 23–24 after heavy rain damaged the course and equipment. Under the published schedule, the heats were set for September 23 and the medal finals for September 24.
VPF reported seven opening-round matches in the 2026/27 V.League 2, with 14 goals, 30 yellow cards, one red card and 30,400 spectators.
Vietnam’s NARAKA: Bladepoint team won all three Group B matches 2–0 to top the standings. The semifinal against Thailand is scheduled for 11:00 Vietnam time on September 24.
The September 21–October 6 window combines the September and October international dates and allows each team to schedule up to four matches. From the 2026–27 season, the change reduces first-half club-interruption periods from three to two.
VFF confirmed that Quang Hải will miss the tournament with a left ankle injury, while Võ Hoàng Minh Khoa has been called up. Vietnam are scheduled to face the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan from September 26 to October 2, but no return date has been announced.
The women’s team kata squad beat Iran 5–0 in the September 22 final to win Vietnam’s first gold of the Games. Vietnam had earlier defeated Nepal and Chinese Taipei by the same score.
