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...

Lao Athlete Gets Top Spot at World’s Biggest Duathlon Event

Lao athlete Sayavong "Py" Vongviseth participated in the 18th Powerman Malaysia 2023 duathlon competition in Putrajaya on Sunday, where he won gold in the...

Lao-Korean Pokémon Player to Compete at Pokémon World Championships in Japan

A Lao-Korean Pokémon player will compete in the upcoming Pokémon World Championships in Japan from 11 to 13 August this year.  21-year-old Jong Dae Jong,...

Lao Brewery Company Ltd. Rallies Support for Athletes at SEA Games

Thanks to the encouragement from their fellow countrymen and women, Lao athletes have won more medals than expected at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA)...

Thai Kickboxer Reprimanded for Displaying Effeminate Actions at SEA Games

Thai Kickboxer, Jimmy Pikanet Sukyik, was warned by the Asia Kickboxing Association (AKA) for displaying supposedly feminine behavior following his victory at the 32nd...

Lao Athletes Come Home After Winning 88 Medals at SEA Games in Cambodia

Lao athletes have returned home after representing their country and competing in various sporting events at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Phnom...

Thailand, Indonesia Engage in Violent Brawl at SEA Games Football Final

Coaches and players from Thailand and Indonesia started fighting during the final football match at the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia on Tuesday. According...