Sports

Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned from Europe with two international titles. On 5 July, W.I.G NAGA's under-13 team successfully defended its IberCup title in Portugal, defeating Portuguese side GD Estoril Praia B 4-2 in the final to become back-to-back champions of...

Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for October Completion

Vientiane's Chao Anouvong Stadium renovation has surpassed 70 percent completion and remains on schedule...

Laos Calls on Vietnam for 2031 SEA Games Hosting Preparations

Laos has requested Vietnam’s support in sports development and athlete training as the country...

Laos to Host Its First-Ever World Bodybuilding Championships in December

Laos will host the 17th World Bodybuilding Championships, a first in the country's sport...

South Korea to Send Baseball Coaches to Laos Under Regional Development Program

Laos is set to receive South Korean baseball coaches in 2026 as part of...

Pre-Olympic Event Builds Excitement for Paris 2024

Ahead of the much-anticipated opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on 26 July and Paralympic Games on 28 August, the French Embassy...

New Club Ignites Passion for Field Hockey in Luang Prabang

The launch of the Luang Prabang Field Hockey Club promises a new chapter for local sports enthusiasts. With a vision to expand the reach of...

European Union Sparks Blue Wave in Vientiane

The streets of Vientiane resembled a flowing river of blue shirts on Sunday, 3 March, as more than 500 people gathered at That Luang...

Lao Football Federation Unveils FIFA-supported Training Center in Vientiane to Foster Football Development

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) marked a new milestone on 24 February with the opening of a new training center in Vientiane, aimed at...

Bodybuilding, E-Sports Included in 2025 Lao National Games

Bodybuilding and e-sports are set to feature at the Lao National Games in 2025.  The decision comes in the wake of Laos' upcoming hosting...

Local Team to Host Cycling Criterium in Vientiane

Laos has never really seen cycling as a competitive sport, but that may soon change. A group of passionate cyclists is organizing the first...