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2,000 runners raise money for children’s hospital

Some 2,000 runners from Laos and other countries gathered in Luang Prabang on Sunday morning for a half marathon in support of the Lao Friends Hospital for Children, which is located in the town.

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- Vientiane, Champassak to face off in national football champs
The finals of the women’s game in the LFF National Football Championship will be battled out between Vientiane and Champassak province, with the match taking place at the National Stadium on Friday evening.... More >>>
- Lao tennis players make historic showing at Davis Cup
Four Lao tennis players are taking part in the Davis Cup, the first time that Laos has competed in the prestigious international event, with matches currently being played in Bahrain from October 17-22. ... More >>>
- Half marathon to raise funds for children’s hospital
A half marathon in support of the Lao Friends Hospital for Children in Luang Prabang province is taking place between Vientiane and Luang Prabang from October 25-30.... More >>>
- Vientiane Judo club claims victory in Minister’s Cup
The Vientiane Judo Club won first place in the 11th Lao Judo Championships Minister of Education and Sports’ Cup, winning six gold, 11 silver, and three bronze medals. ... More >>>
- German marathon runner raises funds for Lao kindergarten
The Marathon Run for Fresh Drinking Water, held in Berlin, Germany, on October 10, saw the deputy chairwoman of the German-Lao Society... More >>>
- Lao Brewery Company steps in to sponsor National Football Championship
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) and Lao Brewery Co., Ltd. on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding in support of the LFF National Football Championship, which will take place in Vientiane this month and next.   ... More >>>
- Judo fighters to test skills at national championships
Judo fighters from clubs in Vientiane and the provinces will have an opportunity to test their skills at the 11th Lao Judo Championships this weekend.... More >>>
- Teams gear up for National Games
Provinces and ministries are selecting and preparing teams to represent them at the 11th National Games, to be hosted by Xieng Khuang province in December. ... More >>>
- Lao bodybuilding federation to hold fitness competition
The Lao Body Building Federation will hold the Mr and Ms Fitness Lao 2022 Minister of Education and Sports’ Cup at the Vientiane Center from October 21-23. ... More >>>
- Preparations in full swing for Boat Racing Festival
Forty boat crews have registered to compete in the Boat Racing Festival in Vientiane next month, when races will take place on the Mekong River on October 10, as part of annual activities to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. ... More >>>
- Publicity machine gets into gear ahead of National Games
The event organising committee is working to ensure that everything is in place and fully operational ahead of the 11th National Games, which take place in Xieng Khuang province from December 13-22. ... More >>>
- Sports complex planned for Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone
A brand new sports centre is under construction in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Tonpheung district, Bokeo province, after a stone-laying ceremony was held on September 23. ... More >>>
- Laos wins bronze at international judo meet in Thailand
The Lao judo team won a bronze medal at the Thailand International Judo Championship 2022 in Chiang Rai province on Saturday.... More >>>
- Cycle race lends muscle to Laos-Vietnam solidarity
Hundreds of cyclists from various organisations and clubs on Saturday gathered in Vientiane for a friendly event to celebrate Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year, the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Laos-Vietnam friendship and cooperation treaty, and the 60th anniversary of Laos-Vietnam diplomatic relations.... More >>>
- Xieng Khuang gets into gear for National Games
Sports officials in Xieng Khuang province are working to make sure that the main stadium in the provincial capital, which will be the centrepiece of the National Games in December, is in good condition.... More >>>
- Run for Children half marathon planned in Luang Prabang
Thousands of runners from Laos and other countries will take part in the 8th Run for Children Luang Prabang Half Marathon, which will take place in the provincial capital on October 30.... More >>>
- Laos’ Olympics committee gears up for int’l events
The National Olympics Committee of Laos is making plans to prepare Lao athletes for competition in international events in 2023 and 2024.... More >>>
- National Olympics Committee appoints new management board
New members of the Lao National Olympics Committee are aiming for bigger targets during their term of office until 2025, following the appointment of a new Executive Committee of the 8th Electoral National Olympics Committee of Laos.... More >>>
- Asian junior table tennis champs come to a successful close
Laos on Tuesday hosted a medal presentation ceremony at the close of the Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships, which took place in Vientiane from September 1-6.... More >>>
- Asian table tennis union to support Lao players
The Asian Table Tennis Union will continue to support the development of Lao players to international standards, ... More >>>
- Int’l gymnastics bodies team up to raise the bar in Laos
Members of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the Asian Gymnastics Union held talks with the Ministry of Education and Sports last week to discuss ways to improve the standard of Lao gymnasts.... More >>>
- Govt reviews progress of preparations for National Games
All facilities built for the 11th National Games, which will take place in Xieng Khuang province from December 13-22 are now almost complete, according to a senior official.
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- Laos gears up to host Asian junior table tennis championships
Lao junior table tennis players are training in Vientiane for the 26th Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships, which will take place in the city from September 1-6.
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- Football activity celebrates Laos-Vietnam solidarity
Six football teams from the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Vietnamese business community and Vientiane on Friday took part in a football event organised by the Private Education Association and the Ministry of Education and Sports. ... More >>>
- Tennis aces score trophies at Vientiane tournament
Winners in various categories of the Vientiane Tennis Club Tournament collected trophies at the close of the tournament on Friday, which took place from August 6-20. ...
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- Laos to host Asian junior table tennis championships
Laos is set to host the 26th Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships in Vientiane from September 1-6.
More than 200 players from 20 countries will compete in 11 events at the championships. ... More >>>
- Lao students aim for victory at National Games
Lao student sports teams will compete at the 11th National Games hosted by Xieng Khuang province in November-December following their success at the 20th Asean University Games in Udon Ratchathani province of Thailand. ... More >>>
- Muay Lao Federation to hold great activities
The Muay Lao Federation will organise and participate in several activities at the national and international level this year to encourage greater interest in the sport in Laos.
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- Asean students enjoy success, friendship at University Games
Student sports teams from Asean countries on Saturday enjoyed receiving medals and said how much they enjoyed the Asean University Games, which took place from July 26 to August 6 in Udon Ratchathani province... More >>>
- Lao women head to Malaysia for Billie Jean King Cup
Four female tennis players have travelled to Malaysia to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, which is taking place from August 8-13.... More >>>
- Laos to face Thailand at AFF U16 Champs in Indonesia
The Lao U16 team are gearing up for a tough match against their Thai rivals on Thursday at the Asean Football Federation U16 Championship 2022, hosted by Indonesia.
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- Lao students win medals at Asean University Games
Laos’ student sports team on August 2 won a gold, three silver and 12 bronze medals at the 20th Asean University Games held in Udon Ratchathani province, ... More >>>
- Lao women win sepak takraw doubles event at World Champs
The Lao women’s sepak takraw team have won the women’s premier division doubles event at the King’s Cup 2022 Sepak Takraw World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, which took place from July 24-31. ... More >>>
- Lao futsal teams to compete for Revive Cup
A total of 16 teams from Vientiane will compete in the Revive Futsal Cup 2022, with matches taking place from July 30 to September 3. ... More >>>
- Laos’ U8 football team wins LaLiga Youth Tournament 2022 Cup
Laos’ Mazda GB FC U8 team won the LaLiga Youth Tournament 2022 Cup, with the event hosted by Penang, Malaysia, under Spain’s LaLiga project to develop footballing talent among children in Asean countries. ... More >>>
- Lao Tennis Federation welcomes top UK umpire
President of the Lao Tennis Federation, Mr Daovone Phachanthavong, and his staff on Saturday welcomed a visit by one of the United Kingdom’s leading professional tennis umpires, Mr James Keothavong.... More >>>
- Lao footballers ready to build on near triumph at AFF U-19 champs
The best footballers in Laos’ U-19 squad are ready to forget their disappointing defeat at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) U-19 Championship in Indonesia and are eyeing greater success in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-20 Cup 2023 qualifiers, which will take place in Laos from September 10-18.... More >>>
- Fans unite in support of Laos’ second battle with Malaysia in AFF U-19 final 
Lao fans everywhere are delighted with the U-19 team’s surprise success at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) U-19 Championship in Indonesia, after they beat Thailand 2-0 in their semi-final match on Wednesday.... More >>>
- Laos to face Thailand in AFF U-19 semis
Laos is gearing up for a tough battle against Thailand in the semi-finals of the Asean Football Federation U-19 Championship in Indonesia at 8pm on Wednesday. ... More >>>
- Laos gets off to flying start at AFF U-19 champs in Indonesia
Laos had a great start to the AFF U-19 Championship on Sunday after beating Timor Leste 2-0 in their first match of the tournament, which is taking place in Indonesia. 
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- Federation to host Mayor of Vientiane’s Muaylao Cup
The Vientiane Muaylao Federation will host the Mayor of Vientiane’s Cup for muaylao fighters at the end of July.
The event will take place at the indoor ring at the Vientiane Education and Sports Department and is open to contestants in the 51kg, 55kg and 57kg weight divisions.
It is expected that martial artists from clubs in Vientiane will vie for honours and selection for the team that will represent the city at the 11th National Games in Xieng Khuang province in December.... More >>>
- Lao squad plan to up their game at AFF Women’s Championship
The Lao Football Federation is making selections for a team to take part in the Asean Football Federation’s (AFF) Women’s Championship 2022, taking place in the Philippines from July 4-17.... More >>>
- Teams line up to compete in LFF Lao Ford Cup
Seven football teams in Laos’ League 1 will compete in the LFF-Lao Ford Cup 2022, with matches to be played in Vientiane and Champassak and Luang Prabang provinces in August.... More >>>
- Laos’ top female runner takes gold in Golden Triangle half marathon
Over 500 runners from seven countries including Laos took part in the Golden Triangle 2nd Half Marathon in Tonpheung district, Bokeo province on Sunday, with Laos’ top female runner, Lodkeo Inthakoumman, winning the gold medal in the women’s 21km event.... More >>>
- Govt leaders stride out in support of International Day against Drug Abuse
More than 1,000 officials from ministries and other entities gathered in central Vientiane on Saturday morning for a walk to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26.... More >>>
- Luang Prabang celebrates Olympics Day with sports events
More than 2,000 senior officials from various organisations, students and children on Friday morning gathered for activities in Luang Prabang city to celebrate mark International Olympics Day.... More >>>
- Runners get into stride for Golden Triangle half marathon
More than 400 runners from Laos and other countries, including those in the junior and beginner categories, will compete in the Golden Triangle 2nd Half Marathon in Tonpheung district, Bokeo province on Sunday,... More >>>
- Lao juniors to vie at Asian Table Tennis Championship
The Lao junior table tennis team will compete at the 26th Asian Table Tennis Championship, to be held in Laos from September 1-6. ... More >>>
- Rafael named top League 1 scorer this week
Top scorer in the Pepsi Lao Premier League 1 this week, Master 7 FC’s renowned striker Rafael de Sa Rodrigues, has scored a total of eight goals. ... More >>>

- Lodkeo to compete in marathons ahead of 2023 SEA Games
Laos’ top female runner, Lodkeo Inthakoumman, will be a frequent competitor in races in Laos and neighbouring countries this year and next as she builds up towards the pinnacle of the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia next May.... More >>>
- Lao wrestling federation to train rising stars for 2023 SEA Games
The Lao Wrestling Federation will initiate a rigorous training regime for up and coming youngsters, hoping to field a strong team at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia next year.... More >>>
- Lao vovinam team faces uphill battle at next year’s SEA Games
Laos’ vovinam gold medalists are training hard in anticipation of holding on to their coveted top spots at the next edition of the SEA Games, which takes place in Cambodia next May. ... More >>>
- Athletics federation selects top runners for University Games
The Lao Athletics Federation is preparing talented young athletes to represent Laos at the 20th Asean University Games to be held in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, in July and August.  ... More >>>
- Lao U-16s to compete at tournament in Indonesia
The Lao Football Federation will select talented young footballers for the Asean Football Federation (AFF) U16 Boys Championship, which takes place in Indonesia from July 31 to August 13.... More >>>
- Top Lao kickboxer to strike out in regional competitions
Laos’ star female kickboxer Daomayouly Chanthalath is training at the Safa Gym in Vientiane in readiness for more bouts in the ring after returning from the SEA Games in Vietnam last month. ... More >>>
- Lao judo fighters muscle up for junior champs in Bangkok
Two male and one female judo practitioners are training in Vientiane for the Asian Cadet and Junior Judo Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, ... More >>>
- Lao athletes power up for National Games
Athletes across Laos are gearing up to compete at the National Games, which will take place in Xieng Khuang province in November and December. ... More >>>
- Lao karatedo team gears up for international events
The Lao Karatedo Federation will continue to work with martial artists to improve their skill levels and raise their standards ahead of international and national competitions taking place this year and next.... More >>>
- National Olympic Committee of Laos appoints new managing body
The National Olympic Committee of Laos has appointed a new eight-member managing body to oversee the development of Lao sports over the next three years until 2025.... More >>>
- Vovinam team sets sights higher after medal success at SEA Games
On the back of the vovinam team’s success at the South East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam last month, the Lao Vovinam Federation will arrange for the young competitors to train further, in readiness for greater glory in international events this year and next.... More >>>
- Young Elephants close in on League 1 championship
The Young Elephants FC are in with a good chance of lifting the trophy in the Pepsi Lao Premier League 1 again this year and are currently well ahead in the rankings.... More >>>
- KP Group makes generous donation to Lao football squad
The KP Group on Tuesday donated 100 million kip to the Lao men’s football team after the players returned from the South East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam. ... More >>>
- Meuanghat triumph in Laos’ football League 2
Meuanghat United have triumphed in the Vientiane League 2 after beating HBT 941 Football Club 2-1 in the final at Chao Anouvong stadium in extra time on Saturday. ... More >>>
- Coach Weiss to lead Laos U-20 team at Asian Cup Uzbekistan qualifiers
Head coach of the Lao U-20 football team, Mr Michael Weiss, will start training the players in Vientiane next month in preparation for the qualifiers of AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023, ... More >>>
- Federation rewards SEA Games tennis players
The Lao Tennis Federation on Tuesday presented cash prizes to a bronze medalist and other tennis players after they returned from the SEA Games in ... More >>>
- Laos’ vovinam team eyes greater glory at 2023 SEA Games
Laos’ star vovinam martial artists will bolster their training regime in the hope of building on their success at the just-ended SEA Games by picking up more medals at the next edition of the games in Cambodia next year. ... More >>>
- Laos ranks 9th at SEA Games, sets bar higher for 2023
The Ministry of Education and Sports will initiate a rigorous training programme for Lao athletes following a disappointing placing of 9th out of 11 participating nations at the just ended South East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam.... More >>>
- Junior footballers triumph in Coca-Cola Cup
The winning U-17 boys and girls football teams were delighted with their successes in the Copa Coca-Cola 2022 Minister of Education and Sports’ Cup, with the final of the tournament taking place at the Lanxang Stadium in Vientiane on Saturday. ... More >>>
- Laos​ won​ two gold medals
Laos has won two gold medals in vovinam events at the SEA Games in Vietnam. ... More >>>
- Laos’ martial artists hopeful of medals at SEA Games
Laos’ martial arts teams are still in with a chance to win medals at the SEA Games, which are taking place in Hanoi, Vietnam.... More >>>
- Pha to compete in qualifiers of Asian Para Games
Laos’ top taekwondo fighter, Pha Manyvong, will take part in the qualification tournament of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games in Sharjah, ... More >>>
- Laos pulling out all the stops in gold medal attempt
Lao athletes taking part in the SEA Games in Vietnam are putting their best foot forward and straining every sinew in a bid to bring home a gold medal from the prestigious competition. ... More >>>
- Laos facing uphill battle against Malaysia at SEA Games
Laos will face a tough opponent in Malaysia at the SEA Games in Vietnam on Wednesday after going down 1-4 to Cambodia in their second match of the games on Monday.... More >>>
- Lao women take on Myanmar at SEA Games football tournament
Laos’ women footballers will play Myanmar in their first match of the South-East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam, taking to the pitch at 4pm on Tuesday.... More >>>
- Laos draw against Singapore, eye win against Cambodia at SEA Games
The Lao men’s football team is gearing up to achieve victory over Cambodia at the SEA Games in Vietnam on Monday, after drawing 2-2 against Singapore... More >>>
- Lao athletes to aim for victory at SEA Games
All members of the Lao team will do their best to emerge victorious in their events at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Vietnam during May 12-23.... More >>>
- Lao athletes prepare to head for SEA Games
Some of Laos’ athletes will travel to Vietnam in the next few days in readiness for the South-East Asian (SEA) Games, which take place from May 12-23.  ... More >>>
- Lao footballers on top form for SEA Games
Laos’ football teams are gearing up to do their best and raise their ranking with a strong performance at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games, which take place in Vietnam from May 12-23. ... More >>>
- Lao ambassador hands out passports for France-based players to compete in SEA Games
On behalf of the Lao muaylao and tennis federations, the Lao Ambassador to France, Mr Khamin Khitchadeth, last week gave Lao passports to a tennis player and a muaylao kickboxer so they can represent Laos at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam this month.... More >>>
- Muaylao fighters muscle up for SEA Games
Four male and three muaylao boxers from Laos are preparing to compete at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games taking place in Vietnam next month.... More >>>
- Women footballers warm up for SEA Games
The Lao women’s football team is preparing for the South-East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam next month with friendly matches played on home soil. ... More >>>
- Sathaphone returns to training for SEA Games
Top Lao tennis player Sathaphone Simmalavong has improved his fitness and has resumed training for the 31st South-East Asian Games taking place in ... More >>>
- Olympic Committee inspects preparations for National Games
Deputy President of the National Olympic Committee of Laos, Mr Somphou Phongsa, and his officials on Monday inspected sports stadiums and assessed general preparations for the 11th National Games, to be hosted by Xieng Khuang province in December.
Members of the Olympic Committee and Xieng Khuang officials discussed the stadiums’ readiness for the games, while it was agreed that some facilities would be repaired ahead of the event.... More >>>
- Lao Football Federation names players for SEA Games
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has announced the names of the 32 footballers who will form the men’s team competing at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam next month.... More >>>
- Lao Judo Federation announces contestants for SEA Games
The Lao Judo Federation has revealed the names of the six people who will take part in judo fighting events and four who will compete in the kata (dance) form of judo at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games, which take place in Vietnam next month.... More >>>
- LFF announces women footballers for SEA Games
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has announced the names of the 26 women who will make up the team competing in the women’s football tournament at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam next month. ... More >>>
- Athletics federation supports Lao contestants ahead of international meets
President of the Lao Athletics Federation, Dr Xayxana Thongkhamchan, and his officials recently met with athletes during training at the Lao National Sports Training Centre in preparation for competition at international events this year. ... More >>>
- Asian nations name host countries of next four SEA Games
Officials from 11 Asian nations met in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, from April 8-10 to name the countries that will host the South East Asian (SEA) Games over the rest of this decade.
The meeting of the South East Asian Games Federation Council announced that Cambodia will host the 32nd SEA Games in 2023, Thailand will host the 33rd edition in 2025, Indonesia will host the 34th SEA Games in 2027, and Laos will host 35th edition of the games in 2029.... More >>>
- Lao footballers to meet Thailand in Group B at SEA Games 
The results of the draw of countries competing in the football tournament at the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam in May was announced in Hanoi on Wednesday. ... More >>>
- Daomayouly ups her training regime ahead of SEA Games
Lao martial artist Daomayouly Chanthalath, who competes in the women’s 48kg weight category, is engaged in a rigorous training programme as she prepares for the wushu fighting event at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam in May. ... More >>>
- Saravan selects top golfers to compete at National Games
Saravan province’s Golf Federation recently held its annual golf competition - titled the Governor of Saravan province’s Cup - for beginners and senior officials.
The federation hoped to build friendship among golfers and give them match experience. ... More >>>
- Lao Judo Federation to announce contestants at SEA Games
The Lao Judo Federation (LJF) will announce the names of those selected for the judo fighting team, the kata (dance) team, and substitution fighters this month, ahead of the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Vietnam in May. ... More >>>
- Asian Athletics Association pledges to boost skills of Lao athletes
President of the Lao Athletics Federation, Dr Xayxana Thongkhamchan, and his officials visited the President of the Asian Athletics Association, Mr Dahlan Al Hamad in Doha, Qatar... More >>>
- Lao tennis stars enjoy tournament success
The winners of the Anothai Open Tennis Tournament 2022, who came from Vientiane and three provinces, on Sunday received cups after competing in the event at the Anothai Sporting Club in Vientiane. ... More >>>
- Japanese volunteers give boost to Lao sports development
Two Japanese volunteers who used their coaching skills to support Lao athletes’ participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games amid the Covid-19 pandemic are saying a fond farewell to Laos, with departure set for March 30.... More >>>
- Golf tournament promotes splendours of Xieng Khuang
The Lao Golf Federation and Xieng Khuang province’s Golf Federation held a friendly golf tournament to promote the sport and the scenic beauty of Xieng Khuang, at the Phoukoutthongkham golf course in Paek district. ... More >>>
- Lao footballers gear up for competition at SEA Games
Lao footballers’ hopes of rising up the regional ranks have been boosted following their success in friendly games against Mongolia and Brunei this month. ... More >>>
- Soukan eyeing another kickboxing medal at SEA Games
Fans will be eagerly following the progress of Laos’ top kickboxer Soukan Taypanyavong when he competes in the men’s 60kg weight category at the 31st South-East Asia (SEA) Games to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, in May. ... More >>>
- Laos triumphs over Mongolia in football friendly
The Lao football team is eagerly anticipating its friendly match with Brunei on March 27 after beating Mongolia 1-0 in a friendly game on Wednesday.... More >>>
- Lao wushu fighters in training ahead of SEA Games 
Lao male and female wushu fighters in various weight categories are hoping to be trained by a professional Chinese coach in the run up to the 31st South-East Asia (SEA) Games to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from May 12-23.... More >>>
- Lao karatedo team to test skills at SEAKF Championship
Two Lao male and two female competitors will take part in the 9th Southeast Asia Karate Championship (SEAKF) to be hosted by Phnom Penh in Cambodia from March 21-27.
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- Japanese experts train Lao fighters for SEA Games
Japanese judo trainers are imparting their skills to Lao practitioners of the sport during coaching sessions at the National Sports Training Centre in Vientiane in preparation for the South-East Asian (SEA) Games, which take place in Vietnam from May 12-23.... More >>>
- Sports ministry announces new management of Lao Athletics Federation
Associate Prof. Dr Phout Simmalavong, Mr Somsavat Lengsavad, Mr Xayxana Thongkhamchan, officials and athletes gather at the ... More >>>
- Lao squad to play in int’l friendlies in run up to SEA Games
Lao footballers will put their skills to the test in friendly international matches to be held in Vientiane this month before they head off to the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games, which take place in Vietnam from May 12-23. The Lao Football Federation has invited teams from Mongolia and Brunei to compete against the |Lao national team in matches to be played at the National Stadium in Vientiane. ... More >>>
- Lao athletes muscle up for SEA Games
Sports teams are putting in some rigorous training at the national sports training centre in Vientiane in preparation for the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games, which take place in Vietnam from May 12-23.... More >>>
- Visually impaired goalball players gear up for Para Games
Young visually impaired men and women on Saturday gathered to test their skills and put in some practice in the sport of goalball, in preparation for international competitions later this year.... More >>>
- Dates set for National Games in December
Xieng Khuang province will host the 11th National Games from December 13-22, with a meeting held on Monday to announce the date and discuss arrangements for the event.... More >>>
- Sports teams power up for SEA Games
Eleven sports teams are currently in training for the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games, taking place in Vietnam from May 12-23. ... More >>>
- LFF, Oudomxay hold football event for Women’s Day
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) and Oudomxay province’s Football Federation on Monday held a football event for 120 girls from primary and secondary schools.
The event took place at the province’s main football stadium to celebrate International Women’s Day. ... More >>>
- Sports ministry, Xieng Khuang plan for National Games
The Ministry of Education and Sports and Xieng Khuang provincial authorities on Monday met to discuss plans for the 11th National Games, which will take place in Xieng Khuang in November and December.... More >>>
- Lao Football Federation runs training sessions for provincial coaches
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) is running “D” Certificate coaching courses for football trainers in rural provinces of the country this year.... More >>>
- Football referees gear up for Lao League 2022
Some 42 referees belonging to the Lao Football Federation (LFF) and employed by other groups and provinces are undergoing training so they can take part in the Lao Premier League 2022 this month.... More >>>
- Lao athletes muscle up for SEA Games
Lao sports teams are engaged in intensive training in preparation for the 31st South-East Asian (SEA) Games, which take place in Vietnam from May 12-23. ... More >>>
- U-23 footballers to play in Lao League 2022
Members of the national U-23 squad will be able to rejoin their clubs for training in preparing for the Lao Premier League 2022, which starts on March 12, after they test negative for Covid-19. ... More >>>
- Lao Football Federation outlines plans for 2022
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) plans to provide more support for football this year, officials said during an online meeting on Saturday to summarise work undertaken in 2021.... More >>>
- Lao U-23 squad withdraws from third place playoff at AFF Championship
The Lao football team has withdrawn from the playoff match to decide the third and fourth places in the AFF Under-23 ... More >>>
- Martial artists’ hopes high ahead of SEA Games
Martial arts practitioners in Laos are eyeing the approach of the 31st South-East Asia (SEA) Games to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, in May.... More >>>
- Laos to face tough opponent in AFF semis
Lao footballers will a strong opponent in Thailand, when they take on a squad from that country in the semi-finals of the AFF Under-23 Championship at the ... More >>>
- Laos through to semi-finals of AFF U-23 champs
Laos will play in the semi-finals of the AFF Under-23 Championship in Cambodia on February 24 after beating Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg played on Monday. ... More >>>
- Lao weightlifters hope to set new record
Disabled male and female weightlifters from Vientiane are gearing up for competition through the Para Powerlifting Workshop and Competition for Data-Statistics Qualifiers taking place from February 21-23.... More >>>
- Laos in with a chance at AFF football champs
Building on their success against Malaysia on Friday, the Lao U-23 squad aim to further improve their form and teamwork in the second leg on Monday, in a bid to achieve their goal of making it through the first round of the AFF Under-23 Championship taking place in Cambodia.... More >>>
- Laos to face only Malaysia in first round of AFF U-23 champs
Laos will play just two matches in the first round of the AFF Under-23 Championship taking place in Cambodia from February 14-26, following the withdrawal of Myanmar and Indonesia from the tournament.... More >>>
- Badminton federation selects players for international events
The Lao Badminton Federation has selected 26 talented players at the beginner and junior levels to compete in four international events this year.  ... More >>>
- Junior tennis players compete in Davis Cup
A team of young Lao tennis players is competing in the 2022 Junior Davis Cup and Billie Jean Cup Tennis Team Competition, which is taking place in Sri Lanka from February 12-27.
The pre-qualifying round is underway to select the first and second placed players, who will play in the final qualifying round, which will be held in Thailand. ... More >>>
- Lao judo team gears up for SEA Games
Lao male and female judo experts are training at the Lao-Japan Budo Centre in Vientiane in preparation for the 31st South-East Asia (SEA) Games to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, in May. Three men and three women in different weight divisions will compete in the fighting events, while two men and two women will compete in dance events.
The government is partly funding the team’s training over a period of 70 days before they head for Vietnam.... More >>>
- Sports club, tennis federation partner in training of junior players
Anothai Sporting Club and the Lao Tennis Federation are joining forces to improve training for junior tennis players aged 10 to 16, in the hope they will make sufficient progress to build a strong national team.... More >>>


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