Our Story

Then

12 years ago, we found two very first quadball (formerly quidditch) teams in Vietnam. From the very beginning, we knew that to grow professionally, we couldn’t just stay within our borders. We had to engage ourselves with the global quadball community. We began building more teams in Vietnam, not just for the sake of numbers, but because we understood that a strong foundation was essential for growth. That strategic move helped us meet the IQA’s requirements, and in time, we were officially recognized as a National Governing Body.

That recognition marked a turning point. For the first time, Vietnam had a legitimate presence on the world stage. We called it our ship — now finally ready to sail across the vast ocean of international quadball. And sail we did.

IQA WORLD CUP 2018 – OUR GROUNDSETTING  DEBUT AT WORLD STAGE

In 2018, Team Vietnam made its international debut at the IQA Quidditch World Cup in Florence, Italy. It was a journey full of challenges. Led by our captain Linh Nguyen, we fought against the odds — fundraising every penny, working tirelessly to secure visas, and calling out to Vietnamese players from all over the world. Eventually, we assembled a united squad of 18 players, all sharing Vietnamese roots, coming together from many different corners of the globe.

We were seen as underdogs but that did not stop us from training extensively and getting our mind ready altogether. We had only a few days to train together for the very first time, but it was the most efficient training we organized ever since. We gave everything we had in every single match, and to everyone’s surprise, we finished 15th out of 29 teams — the highest-ranked team from Asia.

That moment changed everything. We didn’t just earn respect. We sparked something back home. More clubs began to form. More young people joined the sport. The idea of having a true national team was no longer a dream — it became a reality.

THE COVID-19 CRISIS – A SUDDEN GLOBAL PAUSE

Fuelled by the momentum of 2018, we set our sights on the World Cup 2020. But just as we were preparing to reach higher, the world shut down. The COVID-19 pandemic struck hard which made tournaments and travel impossible. As a result, our growth was suddenly put on pause.

Yet, we never stopped dreaming. We continued building. We trained however we could. We stayed connected. Because we knew, when the storm passed, we would be ready to rise again.

2023 – QUADBALL NATIONS CUP & THE BIRTH OF LONG LOST ARMY

By 2023, the desire for returning to the quidditch’s world stage was burning stronger than ever. We looked toward the World Cup in Richmond, USA, with eager hearts — but reality was harsher than what our capacity can fulfill. For our players across the world, the journey was too expensive. Visa applications were challenging, especially after years of global disruption. We were still recovering from the pandemic. This did not just happen to us though, in the end only 15 NGBs were able to attend the tournament in the U.S.

That’s when hope came in another form: the Quadball Nations Cup (QNC), scheduled for October in Salou, Spain. For many teams like ours, it was the light at the end of the tunnel — an international competition that was more accessible, more feasible, and just as meaningful. 

The Long Lost Army was born

We knew this was our moment but reuniting the team wasn’t easy. Many Vietnam-based players couldn’t make the journey, either due to cost or eligibility. So we thought bigger and searched deeper. And from those conversations came something beautiful — our first-ever campaign to gather Vietnamese players across the globe: The Long Lost Army.

This campaign was more than just branding — it was our heart and the world felt it. Over 60 supporters from around the globe contributed to making this dream come true. With their help, we brought 20 passionate players to Salou, Spain, where we competed alongside 17 other NGBs.

Despite the heat and the challenges of being a newly formed team, we gave our best. We played eight incredible matches, learned from every moment, and finished 15th — again proving that spirit and unity can carry us far.

and Now

​​Two years after the Quadball Nations Cup, Team Vietnam is preparing for a new journey: the 2025 IQA World Cup in Brussels.

We are once again bringing together Vietnamese players from different parts of the world. Some of our key team members have recently moved to new countries and are still settling in — adjusting to new jobs and life abroad. At the same time, we’re proud to see new local leaders stepping up. These are players who joined us at QNC 2023, grew through that journey, and are now ready to contribute back — both to the community and to the squad. Their growth is one of the reasons we can continue this path.

With the help of both old and new teammates, we are slowly reforming the team and building it up again.

From our past campaigns in 2018 and 2023, we’ve learned how important it is to have clear goals and to share our journey openly. When we talk about our challenges and plans, people understand what kind of support we need. We’ve also learned how to turn our struggles into something meaningful — like creative designs that tell our story, ambition and reflect our values and cultures.

In previous tournaments, we managed to provide funding support for nine local players. This year, the challenge is even bigger. We are aiming to support eleven players based in Vietnam and Japan. While this increase shows our growing international reach, it also comes with rising costs — tournament fees, flight tickets, and the impact of inflation on the Vietnamese currency are all making things harder to manage.

Beyond that, another major difficulty remains: the lack of professional training and high-level competition that players in developed quadball countries have easier access to. In Vietnam, we don’t have that environment — but we’re doing our best to bridge the gap.

This year, we are running two domestic quadball leagues: the Saigon Major League in the south, and the Thăng Long Quidditch League in the north. These leagues give our players valuable game time and preparation. Playing in smaller squads, we learn to be more strategic, build physical strength, and train ourselves to last longer in every match. This is one of our clear goals: to help our players become stronger and more resilient in any game they play.

We know this is only a temporary and local solution. To truly raise the level of the national team, we must engage in more international tournaments, where players face top-level competition, sharpen their techniques, and grow in confidence. That’s why bringing as many players as possible to this year’s IQA World Cup is more than just a dream — it’s a necessary step for the long-term development of quadball in Vietnam.

We are doing everything we can to make it happen. With your support, we believe we can go even further.

TEAM VIETNAM 2018 SQUAD

  • NGUYEN DAVID
  • NGUYEN DANH THAI
  • DINH DANG DUC
  • YNGMIE Y MINH DIEP
  • NGUYEN THAO HIEN
  • NGUYEN TUAN LINH
  • NGUYEN TIEN HIEP
  • LE HUONG HAI
  • NGO THANH VAN
  • ANDREW NGUYEN
  • NGUYEN DUC CUONG
  • TIM NGUYEN
  • TRAN CONG DUC
  • OLLY NGUYEN
  • LE HUY CONG
  • BARBARA LUTZ
  • SARA QUYNH HOA MORRIS
  • CHUONG NGUYEN

TEAM VIETNAM 2023 SQUAD

  • MICHAEL VONG
  • NGUYEN MINH DUC
  • VU HOANG MY LINH
  • NGUYEN CONG THANH
  • PHAM HOANG YEN
  • HOANG THIEN BAO
  • NGUYEN THUY DUNG
  • NGUYEN TUAN LINH
  • HO SY HUNG
  • GAUTIER NGUYEN
  • NGO THANH VAN
  • PHAM NGOC THIEN LONG
  • NGUYEN HOANG SON LAM
  • NGUYEN TIEN HIEP
  • CORNELIA TZANA
  • JOHN VONG
  • NGUYEN DUY NGHIA
  • JENNY YU
  • MORGANE PRIME
  • OLIVER NGUYEN

and Now

​​Two years after the Quadball Nations Cup, Team Vietnam is preparing for a new journey: the 2025 IQA World Cup in Brussels.

We are once again bringing together Vietnamese players from different parts of the world. Some of our key team members have recently moved to new countries and are still settling in — adjusting to new jobs and life abroad. At the same time, we’re proud to see new local leaders stepping up. These are players who joined us at QNC 2023, grew through that journey, and are now ready to contribute back — both to the community and to the squad. Their growth is one of the reasons we can continue this path.

With the help of both old and new teammates, we are slowly reforming the team and building it up again.

From our past campaigns in 2018 and 2023, we’ve learned how important it is to have clear goals and to share our journey openly. When we talk about our challenges and plans, people understand what kind of support we need. We’ve also learned how to turn our struggles into something meaningful — like creative designs that tell our story, ambition and reflect our values and cultures.

In previous tournaments, we managed to provide funding support for nine local players. This year, the challenge is even bigger. We are aiming to support eleven players based in Vietnam and Japan. While this increase shows our growing international reach, it also comes with rising costs — tournament fees, flight tickets, and the impact of inflation on the Vietnamese currency are all making things harder to manage.

Beyond that, another major difficulty remains: the lack of professional training and high-level competition that players in developed quadball countries have easier access to. In Vietnam, we don’t have that environment — but we’re doing our best to bridge the gap.

This year, we are running two domestic quadball leagues: the Saigon Major League in the south, and the Thăng Long Quidditch League in the north. These leagues give our players valuable game time and preparation. Playing in smaller squads, we learn to be more strategic, build physical strength, and train ourselves to last longer in every match. This is one of our clear goals: to help our players become stronger and more resilient in any game they play.

We know this is only a temporary and local solution. To truly raise the level of the national team, we must engage in more international tournaments, where players face top-level competition, sharpen their techniques, and grow in confidence. That’s why bringing as many players as possible to this year’s IQA World Cup is more than just a dream — it’s a necessary step for the long-term development of quadball in Vietnam.

We are doing everything we can to make it happen. With your support, we believe we can go even further.

Our Name

The name that tells our story,
our origin,
and our spirit

Long Lost Army, for Vietnam we hail,
Reunited after years, our unity prevails.
A tribute to Lạc Long Quân, our legendary king
Whose strength and spirit within us bring.

Lạc, the name of our land in olden days,
Now translated to “lost” in a playful way.
Long, the oceanic dragon of our lore.
Quân, meaning “king” and “army” for more.

We are of dragon and fairy descent,
Lạc Long Quân’s legacy ever present.
Our emblem, the dragon of the sea,
Instills strength and courage endlessly.

Long Lost Army, we stand strong,
Together we rise, our journey long.
A name that unites, a story to unfold,
Our bond never fades, a story to be told.

Our Design

As our name is a word play on Lạc Long Quân, the legendary first king of Vietnam, our mascot is also his aquatic dragon! This unique and captivating dragon symbolizes the essence of Vietnam’s cultural heritage while standing out from Western and Chinese counterparts.

Unlike Western dragons with wings or Chinese dragons associated with fire, our Vietnamese Aquatic Dragon exudes an aquatic nature that sets it apart. First introduced in Team Vietnam’s 2023 jersey collection, the Vietnamese Aquatic Dragon quickly became our signature symbol — a tribute to Lạc Long Quân and a proud expression of our cultural roots. 

In this new journey, our dragon returns with a new look, reimagined under the bold artistic style of the Lê dynasty. This time, it’s not only graceful but sharper, more battle-ready — reflecting a period where warriors saw clouds not as decoration, but as weapons. The dragon rises through these fire-blade clouds, its form more defined, its message clearer: we are not just here to play — we are here to compete with purpose, built on the strength of our past and the unity of our team. This new design marks the next chapter in our journey — familiar, yet transformed — just like us.

A dragon’s body, surrounded by lotus flowers, moves from the back to the front, rising through fireblade clouds into the blue sky. The flowing dragon figure represents not only continuous growth and evolution but also persistence in the face of challenges.

The fireblade clouds are bold designs rooted in the era of the Lê kings (Lê Trung Hưng dynasty). At first glance, their sharp, curved, and blazing shapes resemble blades or swords. Yet they are, in fact, stylized clouds — a distinctive interpretation where the clouds shoot straight upward, unlike conventional swirling depictions. This creative departure made fireblade clouds truly one of a kind: an art form that blends elegance with intensity, beauty with battle. A perfect metaphor for the harmony between strength and softness — the very spirit of inclusivity and resilience our community embraces.

The lotus, Vietnam’s national flower, grows from muddy waters yet always blooms at the right time, never losing its fragrance. We see ourselves in that image: resilient, unique, and driven by the belief that our efforts will one day bear fruit.

The dragon’s head faces forward but also looks back — a reflection of guardianship, wisdom, and vision. It symbolizes a mind that honors the past while setting clear sights on future goals. In its gaze is the unity of time: the memory of where we come from, the awareness of where we are, and the belief in where we are going.

Just as a strong mind learns from experience while daring to dream, this design celebrates reflection, resilience, and a shared commitment to the future. The jersey is dominated by shades of red, reflecting the dynamic spirit, determination, and the blood that connects us — brothers and sisters of the same roots, united by heritage and ambition. It embodies the mindset of Vietnamese athletes: proud of our origins, confident in our journey, and resilient in spirit.

This is the final piece in our trilogy. This jersey features the same striking dragon form as its counterparts, but in deep green and black tones. The color palette reflects the grounding force of nature — calm yet powerful, steady yet ever-growing. Green evokes the fields we train on, the forests and rivers of home, and the sense of rootedness that balances ambition. The contrast of black adds strength and depth, symbolizing the unseen support that holds us together.

Where The Mind honors thought and vision, The Sphere speaks to connection and gratitude. It represents the ground beneath our feet — our teammates, our community, and every supporter who makes the journey possible. Just as a sphere holds completeness, this design embodies the wholeness of our shared experience: the foundation we’ve built, the support that lifts us, and the promise we carry forward. It is a tribute to those who stand beside us — often quietly, always steadfast.

This jersey is a special appreciation item and will be released in limited quantity.

Our exceptional artworks are brought to life by the talented designer Nguyet Anh Tran, a founding member of Hanoi Draco Dormiens, Asia’s longest-running quidditch club.

For over a decade, she has played in every major tournament with the team, including three Asian-Pacific Cups and three Vietnam Quidditch Cups. At the same time, she has been the creative force behind major projects for both Hanoi Draco Dormiens and Quidditch Vietnam.

Her standout works include logo and theme designs for APQC 2017 and 2022, with her art featured across team merchandise and tournament branding—widely praised by participants and international fans alike. She also led design efforts for Team Vietnam’s fundraising campaigns ahead of the 2018 IQA World Cup and QNations Cup 2023, with collections inspired by traditional Vietnamese symbols like the Lạc bird and aquatic dragon, both recognized for their cultural richness and originality.

This year, she returns with a bold new concept that combines iconic elements of Vietnamese heritage: the aquatic dragon, fireblade clouds, and lotus flowers—symbols of resilience and unity. And for the first time, Nguyet Anh will not only be behind the scenes—she’ll be on the pitch. Don’t miss the chance to meet and support her. She’s not only a designer, but also a fighter.