Vietnam athletes secure medals at ASIAD 2026 as football enters quarterfinals

Vietnam's athletic delegation continues to secure medals at the ASIAD 2026 games. Notable achievements include a silver medal in wushu by Đinh Văn Tâm and a bronze medal in women's quadruple sculls rowing. In karate, Nguyễn Ngọc Trâm secured a gold medal in the women's team kata event. Other medalists include Dương Thúy Vi, who earned bronze in wushu, and several members of the shooting and rowing teams.

In football, the U23 Vietnam men's team has advanced to the quarterfinals, where they are scheduled to face U23 South Korea. The team, led by coach Đinh Hồng Vinh, is expected to adopt a defensive strategy to counter the strong South Korean side. Meanwhile, the Vietnam women's national football team is set to face China in their quarterfinal match, a significant challenge given China's superior physical and technical standing.

Additionally, the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 has commenced, with matches including Laos vs Brunei and Myanmar vs Timor-Leste. The tournament features various regional teams competing for advancement in the new FIFA-led format.