Vietnam names flag bearers for 2026 Asian Games

Vietnam has prepared its delegation for the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Nagoya, Japan. Volleyball player Le Thanh Thuy and U23 national team defender Dinh Quang Kiet have been selected as the flag bearers to lead the Vietnamese delegation during the opening ceremony.

In recent sporting achievements, the Vietnam national football team successfully defended its ASEAN Cup title. Under the leadership of South Korean head coach Kim Sang-sik, the team secured the championship after defeating Thailand in the final. The team's path to the title included a decisive 2-0 victory against Malaysia in the semi-finals.

Additionally, the Vietnam U23 men's football team drew 1-1 against Kuwait in their opening match of the Asian Games.