Vietnam secures karate gold and football quarterfinals at ASIAD 2026

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Vietnam has achieved significant milestones at ASIAD 2026, highlighted by the women's karate team securing the nation's first gold medal. The trio of Nguyen Ngoc Tram, Bui Ngoc Nhi, and Hoang Thi Thu Uyen delivered a dominant performance in the women's team kata final, defeating Iran with a 5-0 scoreline based on judges' decisions.

In football, the Vietnam women's team advanced to the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw against Thailand in Group E. Following this achievement, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) awarded the team 500 million VND. Meanwhile, in the men's tournament, U23 Vietnam secured a spot in the quarterfinals and is scheduled to face U23 South Korea.

Other notable achievements include a bronze medal for karate athlete Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly in the women's 68kg kumite event. The Vietnamese delegation continues to compete in various disciplines, including wushu and shooting, as the games progress in Japan.

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ASIAD 20 · ASIAD 2026 · ASIAD 2026 · Aichi-Nagoya · Asian Games 2026 · China Women's National Football Team · Dinh Hong Vinh · Hoàng Văn Phúc · Japan · Le Thi Ly · Nguyễn Ngọc Trâm · Thailand Women's National Football Team

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[DISPUTED] Vietnam's women's football team has zero points after two matches, losing to Chinese Taipei and Japan.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Vietnam women's volleyball team's match against Indonesia was delayed by 30 minutes due to transportation issues.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Vietnam women's football team faces Thailand in the final Group E match of ASIAD 20.
[○ 1 SOURCE] FIFA referee Le Thi Ly is officiating women's football matches at ASIAD 20 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Le Thi Ly officiated the match between Philippines and Uzbekistan.
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam defeated Iran 5-0 in the women's team kata final. cafebiz.vn · vietnaminsiders.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Vietnam's women's karate trio won the gold medal in the women's team kata event at ASIAD 20. news.tuoitre.vn · cafebiz.vn · vietnaminsiders.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] U23 Vietnam is set to play against U23 South Korea in the men's football quarterfinals. baoquocte.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Karate athlete Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly won a bronze medal in the women's 68kg kumite event. nhandan.vn · baoxaydung.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) awarded 500 million VND to the women's football team for reaching the quarterfinals. giaoducthoidai.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] U23 Uzbekistan finished first in Group C with 9 points. baolaocai.vn
[DISPUTED] The Vietnam women's football team drew 0-0 against Thailand. baogialai.com.vn · baoxaydung.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn