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Vietnam participation in 2026 Asian Para Games

Overview

The Vietnamese para-sports delegation competed in the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing a total of five medals. The tally consisted of one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. While initial reports placed the team 18th, the final medal standings saw Vietnam finish in 20th place.

Key performances included a gold medal in the men’s 100m breaststroke (SB5) by Do Thanh Hai, with teammate Le Tien Dat earning silver in the same event. Le Van Cong secured a silver medal in men’s 49kg weightlifting, while Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy earned two bronze medals in javelin and discus throwing.

Compared to the 2023 Hangzhou games, the Vietnamese delegation saw a reduction in size, moving from 48 athletes competing in seven sports to 21 athletes competing in five sports. While the gold medal count remained consistent with the previous games, the total medal count decreased from 20 to five. In the overall competition, China topped the medal table, followed by Japan and Uzbekistan, while Thailand was the highest-ranking Southeast Asian nation, finishing 7th.

Entities

Asian Para Games · Do Thanh Hai · Vietnam · Japan · Le Van Cong

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vietnam finishes 20th at 2026 Asian Para Games

    Vietnam ranked 20th at the 2026 Asian Para Games with five medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze). China led the standings, followed by Japan and Uzbekistan.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vietnam secures 5 medals at 2026 Asian Para Games

    Vietnam won five medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, led by swimmer Do Thanh Hai.

  3. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Vietnam wins first gold medal at 2026 Asian Para Games

    Swimmer Do Thanh Hai won Vietnam's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, leading a successful performance in the men's 100m breaststroke.

Sources

baochinhphu.vn · baolaocai.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · nhandan.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · soha.vn · vietnamplus.vn

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