Just walk in the parks like Bach Thao or Thong Nat and you’ll see a couple of locals folks playing badminton. Some even take it to the streets. You can also try playing this with the locals, just borrow a racket and meet new friends.
One of their locals named Le Quang Liem was the first Asian to win the Aeroflot Open in Moscow in 2010. So if you think Russians rule the world of chess, Vietnam will slap the world with its dexterity.
With their penchant in football, Western companies had started funding programs to improve the sport. Among those that made their names internationally are football players Le Cong Vinh, Le Tan Tai, and Dat Nguyen who became a linebacker for the NFL.