Game-changing tech and startups to star at Vietnam Sport Show

July 18, 2025 | 14:56
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The Vietnam Sport Show 2025, the largest sports and entertainment exhibition in Vietnam, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from August 14-16, expecting to become a launchpad for innovation and breakthrough in the sports tech and startup ecosystem.

The event will bring together over 350 enterprises from 15 countries, promising to create a major leap forward for sports technology and startups in Vietnam.

Some of the key highlights in the sports technology segment this year include Shanghai Sensol Interactive (China), showcasing a multifunctional fitness machine integrated with smart sensors and real-time body metric tracking; Dongguan Siboasi Sports Goods Technology (China), offering a comprehensive smart sports ecosystem with smart courts, home fitness devices with the Internet of Things (IoT), and the Star Link big data platform designed for physical education and family wellness.

Game-changing tech and startups to star at Vietnam Sport Show
The Vietnam Sport Show 2024. Photo: Vinexad

Bitmoji Vietnam, will introduce RF-based recovery and care devices used for injury treatment and sports skincare; and XIAMEN RENHE (China), unveiling next-gen digital treadmills, rowing machines, and AI-powered walking pads that monitor physical activity in real time.

In addition, hundreds of brands will showcase wearables, heart rate monitors, smart bands, and virtual health platforms, further affirming that technology is the key to shaping the future of Vietnam’s sports industry.

The event will bring together global industry leaders, and serve as a practical incubator for Vietnamese sports startups.

Notable participating startups this year include MANDA TEK, a Vietnamese company specialising in the production of locally branded pickleball paddles and balls, which is steadily proving its capability in domesticising sports equipment manufacturing.

Also showcasing at the show will be Duole Pickleball, a startup commercialising high-quality pickleball products and building a niche sports ecosystem in Vietnam; EVOLVE Clinic (Vietnam Australia Performance JSC), an innovative model that integrates physiotherapy, recovery, and specialised nutritional care, pioneering the use of personalised data for training support; and Jusain & Chillax Sport, dynamic young companies leading Vietnam’s pickleball movement while pioneering in the production of exclusive “Made in Vietnam” sports accessories.

At the exhibition, startups will have the opportunity to showcase and introduce their products to over 15,000 visitors, connect with distributors, investors, and international media, and participate in business matching sessions and in-depth seminars to stay updated on the latest trends and expand their ecosystems.

As part of the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, a specialised seminar themed “Vietnam Sports 4.0: Unlocking Sustainable Business Potential” will be organised by the Institute of Sports Science and Technology Research. The event will bring together leading experts from universities and research institutions to discuss strategic trends in the sports business, comprehensive insights into investment opportunities, sustainable growth, and innovation in the modern sports industry.

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