Vietnam wins women's sepak takraw gold at ASIAD 2026

Vietnam's women's sepak takraw team secured their second gold medal at ASIAD 2026, winning the women's doubles title after a 20-year drought. The duo of Nguyen Thi Thu Trang and Nguyen Thi Khanh Ly defeated the Philippines with a convincing 2-0 score (15-8, 15-4) in the final held in Nagoya, Japan.

Following the victory, Vietnam's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Lam Thi Phuong Thanh, congratulated the team and directed immediate cash rewards for the athletes and coaching staff. The gold medal also brings significant financial benefits for the players due to government and local policies.

Other ASIAD 2026 updates include the women's football tournament, where the Vietnamese women's team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by China. In the men's volleyball competition, Vietnam suffered a 0-3 loss to India in their opening match. Meanwhile, the overall medal tally shows China leading the games, with Japan in second and South Korea in third. Vietnam currently holds the 21st position in the standings.