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Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to be completed by October 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports said.  The project, valued at JPY 4.171 billion (approximately USD 29 million), is funded through grant aid provided by the Government of Japan and is...

Laos Announces 33 Sports for 12th National Games

The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that 33 sports will be contested...

Thailand Requests Cambodia to Reduce Athlete Delegation for 33rd SEA Games Amid Safety Concerns

Thailand, host of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, requested Cambodia to limit its...

Vientiane’s Running Boom: More Than Just Exercise, It’s a Movement

In recent years, Vientiane has seen a quiet but steady rise in running culture....

Lao Runner ‘Lodkeo’ Dominates Pattaya Marathon

Lodkeo Inthakoumman secured another victory by finishing first in the half marathon at the...

Lao Baseball Team Scores Victory in Latest Overseas Match

Lao national baseball team has won in the latest friendly matches held in Vietnam. The Lao team participated in matches with Vietnam National University and...

Lao National Baseball Team to Visit Vietnam for Friendly Match

Lao national baseball team is to visit Vietnam between December 26 and 29 for a friendly match with local teams. The Lao team will participate...

S Korea, Laos Team up to Develop Taekwondo

South Korea and Laos have joined hands to develop the sport of Taekwondo in both countries. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art, characterized by its...

Thai E-Sports Firm Raises Funds to Expand in Southeast Asia, Laos

Bangkok-based startup Infofed has received JPY 5 million ($45,700) from Japanese gaming media company GameWith, with a plan to expand in several Southeast Asian...

Petanque Federation President Speaks Out over Laos Trophy Incident

The president of the International Petanque Federation has spoken with the Laotian Times to clarify the trophy handover incident. The bizarre incident, which caused a...

Bizarre Incident Upsets Lao Victory at Petanque Championships

Despite winning a silver trophy at the World Petanque Championships in Cambodia, athletes from Laos have come home hurt by the actions of the...