The website reported that some athletes competing in the 2023 National Volleyball Championship were suspected of selling matches and fixing scores in the quarterfinals, and there was even a "blacklist" of some famous players.

Speaking with Thanh Nien Newspaper on January 8, Mr. Le Tri Truong - General Secretary of VFV affirmed: "The trend of betting in world sports competitions has developed for a long time, but in our country it is not allowed.

Up to this point, we have not received any notice from the authorities about match-fixing in the 2023 National Volleyball Championship. The detection and investigation of match-fixing and online betting are under the authority of the authorities. Only the authorities have the expertise and authority to consider the level of violation to handle it in accordance with the law. Up to this point, VFV has not received any clear evidence, so when there is a conclusion, we will notify the next measures."

According to Mr. Le Tri Truong, there may be some individuals secretly participating in betting and match-fixing activities, but VFV has not yet discovered this exactly. Reporting to the public requires clear evidence, readers need to be alert to not listen to false sources of information. Because unverified information will affect the professional activities of volleyball.

Mr. Truong added that not only volleyball, sports leaders need to strictly control, have measures to thoroughly disseminate internally, educate participants to understand clearly, and prevent possible negative events.