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...

Laos U23 Team Beats Thailand in Friendly Football Match

The Laos Under-23 National Football Team stunned regional football fans by defeating Thailand's U23 team during a friendly match yesterday. The match took place at...

Lao Sprinter Wins Gold Medal at Thailand Open 2022

The Lao long-distance runner, Ms. Lodkeo Inthakoumman won a gold medal on Monday in the Thailand Open 2022 which was held in Pathum Thani...

Football Fans Disappointed as FIFA Cuts Laosat World Cup Broadcasts

The satellite company issued a statement on Tuesday canceling broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and apologizing to Lao football fans for screening...

Xaysomboun Hosts Bullfighting Competition as Part of Hmong Games

The Department of Education and Sports in Xaysomboun Province on Saturday organized the opening ceremony of this year's Hmong games which saw participants competing...

Photo of Laos Football Fans Endangers Thai World Cup Broadcasting Rights

An image of football fans in Laos cheering their favorite World Cup teams in front of a television screen has put Thai broadcasting rights...

Donation Request in Support of Vientiane Athletes Draws Public Ire

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed their dissatisfaction with a request for donations from members of society in support of athletes representing the city...