Sports

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...

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...

Laos Announces 33 Sports for 12th National Games

The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that 33 sports will be contested at the 12th National Games, set to take place in...

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 athlete delegation to no more than 200 due to safety...

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. Once considered a niche activity, running is now gaining traction...

Lao Runner ‘Lodkeo’ Dominates Pattaya Marathon

Lodkeo Inthakoumman secured another victory by finishing first in the half marathon at the Pattaya Marathon 2025, held from 19 to 20 July in...

Laos Wins Two Medals at ASEAN Jujitsu Championship

The Lao National Jujitsu Team won a silver and a bronze medal at the 2nd ASEAN Regional Championship held in the Philippines from 12...