The World Games, held every four years under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is a major multi-sport event showcasing disciplines not included in the Olympic Games.

Martial artist Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy (far left) wins silver medal at the 2025 World Games.

This year’s edition runs from Aug. 7 to 17, gathering thousands of elite athletes from over 100 countries and territories to compete in 256 events across 34 sports.

Vietnam has sent largest-ever delegation to the Games, with 20 athletes competing in seven sports: Wushu, Muay Thai, Billiards, Diving, Dance Sport, Archery and Pencak Silat. The team has set a target of winning three to five medals, with wushu considered the strongest medal prospect.

The Vietnamese Wushu fighters compete at the event.

Thu Thuy, competing in the women’s 60kg sanda category, demonstrated strong form from the preliminary rounds. In the decisive match, she fought with determination but ultimately settled for silver. The result reinforced Vietnam’s position as a competitive wushu nation internationally.

Her success was part of a wider contribution from Vietnam’s wushu squad. Do Huy Hoang took silver in the men’s 56kg sanda event while Ngo Thi Phuong Nga earned bronze in the women’s 52kg category.

Vietnam’s wushu contingent secured six spots for the 2025 Games, underscoring the sport’s depth of talent in the country.

Nguyen Duy Tuyen – The pride of Bac Ninh sports

BAC NINH – Nguyen Duy Tuyen, born in 1994 and a key member of the Bac Ninh Pencak Silat team, recently made headlines by securing the gold medal at the 9th Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025 held in Ha Tinh province. This marks the sixth Asian gold medal in Nguyen’s career, firmly establishing his elite status in the 85-90 kg weight category.

Nguyen Duy Tuyen wins gold at 2025 Asian Pencak Silat Championship

BAC NINH – Nguyen Duy Tuyen, a martial artist from Bac Ninh province, has claimed the gold medal in the men’s 85 kg category at the 9th Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025, held in Ha Tinh province. This marks his third career gold at the continental level, further affirming his reputation on both regional and global stages.

Bac Ninh exceeds medal targets at 2025 National Youth Shuttlecock Kicking Championship

BAC NINH- The 2025 National Youth Shuttlecock Kicking Championship jointly held by the General Department of Physical Education and Sports (under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An province wrapped up in Nghe An province after many days of intense competitions. 

Bac Ninh bags 16 medals at 2025 National Chinese Chess Team Championship

BAC NINH - The 2025 National Chinese Chess Team Championship wrapped up on July 27 after 10 days of exciting and fierce competition. Bac Ninh delegation won the second place overall.

“Golden” siblings of Vietnam wrestling

BAC NINH- The siblings Tran Thi Anh born in 2000 and Tran The Vuong born in 2001 in Vu Duong residential group (Bong Lai ward) are outstanding faces in Bac Ninh wrestling team. They have practiced, grown up together and harvested many achievements in domestic and international arenas, inspiring young athletes to pursue their dreams with all their heart.

2025 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group III tournament opens in Bac Ninh

The draw placed Vietnam, seeded sixth, in Group A at the 2025 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group III tournament alongside Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Group B comprises Indonesia, Syria, Jordan, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.