Sports

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 has done before. The young player from Vientiane Chess Academy recently became the youngest Lao player to receive an official FIDE Rapid rating, a ranking based on performance in faster-paced chess games, scoring 1503 after a...

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 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...

Laos to Compete In 4 Olympic Categories

Lao athletes will compete in four categories in the 31st Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5-21. Assistant to...

Bodybuilding Federation Lends Muscle to Local Contests

The Lao Bodybuilding Federation is planning to organise annual contests for young bodybuilders across various weight categories over the next 12 months. The annual activities...

Laos’ Olympic Cycling Hopes Rest With Ariya

Laos' top male cyclist Ariya Phounsavath will be the nation's sole representative in the sport at the 31st Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro,...

Australia’s Minister Attends “Pass It Back” Rugby Programme to Promote the Development of Sports

Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop yesterday morning attended a rugby training event with Lao women rugby players and coaches in Vientiane Capital to celebrate...