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Young Lao Chess Team Wins 12 Medals from Singapore

Laos continues working to develop chess among younger generations.  A group of young Lao players has returned from Singapore with 12 medals after gaining international experience against competitors from across Asia and beyond. Team Laos competed in the 24th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships from 7 to 17 August, earning wins...

Laos Asks Police to Probe Suspected Match-Fixing at ASEAN Cup, Details Still Unclear

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has reported suspected match-fixing by national team players to...

Seven-Year-Old Becomes Laos’ Youngest Internationally Rated Chess Player

Seven-year-old Bounthiengtham “Jayson” Sengphachan has already done something no Lao chess player his age...

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...

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 Knocks Out Thailand in Historic Victory at AFF U19 Youth Championship

Laos defeated Thailand in a historic victory yesterday evening during the semi-final round of the AFF U19 Youth Championship at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium,...

Laos to Face Thailand Following Winning Streak at AFF U-19 Youth Championship Football Tournament

The Laos National U-19 Football Team is to face Thailand this evening on the back of a historic winning streak, writes Soukkaseum Detvongsa. The...

Laos Becomes Member of World Baseball Softball Confederation

Laos was voted in and introduced as a new member of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) this week. On Monday, 133 National Federations...

Lao Athletes Return Home after SEA Games Officially Closes 

Athletes from Laos have completed all competition programs at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports,...

Vovinam Athletes Win First Gold Medal for Laos

Laos has received its first gold medal in Vovinam at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.  Female vovinam athletes Mala Inthalacksa and Picksamai Insoumang...

SEA Games: Laos End Men’s Football Group B Campaign after Defeat by Thailand

Laos' defeat by Thailand's U23 Men's Football team has seen Laos out of the tournament and Thailand take the Group B victory at the...