Vietnam is one of the Asian countries that are very active in sports. The activities are part of the growing sphere of Vietnamese culture and lifestyle. Sports have been very popular in the Southeasian nation especially among youths.
The sports industry started to be popularized in the country in 1975. Nowadays, sports have been used in fitness, socializing and entertainment. However, each popular sport in Vietnam reflects a certain age group or social class.
Today, we will be discussing the top games that are popular among Vietnamese punters in Solarbet.
Association Football
Each continent in the world has its own football federation, if you go to any nation in the globe, chances are, there is a domestic football league in that country. Football has been very popular everywhere, especially European football. It is no surprise that Vietnam is also one of the countries that are obsessed with soccer.
Vietnam has its own domestic football league that is presided over by the Vietnam Football Federation. The V League 1 is the top-flight football league in the country and this is where the best football clubs in the country participate. Vietnamese punters are also active in soccer betting.
Badminton
Next to soccer, badminton is the second most popular sport in the country. The sport is typically played by the youth and middle-aged individuals. Badminton is one of the sports that the country takes seriously because the citizens of Vietnam are very fond of the sport.
Badminton is a common sight in Vietnamese streets, especially in public parks. The sport provides the citizens whether they are young or old an opportunity to spend time with their friends and loved-ones.
Table Tennis
Table tennis is commonly played by middle-aged people because it does not require dynamic movements and it only involves several minimal footwork and sharp but precise arm movements. The sport is perfect for this age group because unlike the youth, older people have weaker bodies.
Rugby
Rugby is starting to have a growing interest in Vietnam. The sport was first introduced in the nation during the French colonial era. The interest in the game declined and slowly died out for a very long time.
Today, the game was slowly reintroduced in the country and professional rugby players are prevalent in the nation.
Sepak Takraw (Cầu Mây)
If there is one sport that is popular in most Southeast Asian countries, it is probably Sepak Takraw. This team sport is shared by the neighboring countries in the Malay peninsula. This sport reflects the rich culture of this region and it is evident in this sport the common themes of bravery and cooperation.
In Vietnam, sepak takraw is well reserved and it is one of the sports that are being taught in schools in order to preserve this treasured sport.
Cricket
In the middle of the 20th century, the game was introduced to Vietnam but the game became a professional sport in the country later in 1993. During this time, the Hanoi Cricket Club was launched. In the nation, the sport was primarily played by English foreigners and shared the same status as association football.
Although there is no governing body that presides over this sport yet, the government is promoting the sport and many youths are starting to take interest in this Commonwealth nation sporting activity. The game is more popular in the cities of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.
Mixed Martial Arts
Vietnam is one of the two Southeast Asian nations that had a rich interest in mixed martial arts. The other nation is Thailand, in which MMA is much more popular. Currently, most casino online in Vietnam offer lucrative odds in the Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC.
Conclusion
Even though most of the Vietnamese people are not sporty, there is a certain level of respect from the nation in most of the sports mentioned in this post. Now that you know the popular sports in Vietnam, it is now time to choose which one you like to bet on.
