Vietnam wins first gold medal at 2026 Asian Para Games

Asian Para Games 2026 Do Thanh Hai Vietnam swimming Le Van Cong Aichi-Nagoya

Swimmer Do Thanh Hai secured Vietnam’s first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning the men’s 100m breaststroke (SB5 category) with a time of 1:33.91. His teammate, Le Tien Dat, earned the silver medal in the same event with a time of 1:36.63.

Other notable achievements for the Vietnamese delegation include a silver medal in weightlifting by Le Van Cong in the men’s 49kg category and a bronze medal in women’s javelin throw by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy.

As of October 22, the Vietnamese team holds four medals (one gold, two silver, and one bronze), placing them 18th in the overall standings. The delegation continues to compete in swimming and athletics, with several athletes participating in finals for events such as shot put, discus throw, and javelin.

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Asian Para Games · Do Thanh Hai · Le Tien Dat · Le Van Cong · Lâm Thị Phương Thanh · Vietnam

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Le Van Cong lifted 171 kg to secure his silver medal.
[● 2 SOURCES] Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy won a bronze medal in the women's F54 javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Para Games. fr.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jordanian athlete Omar Qarada won the gold medal in the men's 49 kg weightlifting category. fr.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nurulasyiqah Mohammad Taha won two gold medals in BC3 individual and pair events at the 2026 ASEAN Para Games.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Five Singaporean para-athletes are highlighted as key competitors for the 2026 Asian Para Games.
[● 2 SOURCES] Le Van Cong won a silver medal in the men's 49 kg weightlifting category at the 2026 Asian Para Games. fr.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Singapore is sending a contingent of 20 athletes to compete in nine different sports.