On October 2, during the 20th Asian Games (Asiad 20) held in Japan, Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thi Tam earned a silver medal in the women's 51kg boxing category. Despite a commendable performance, she was defeated by Olympic champion Wu Yu from China, with a score of 27-30 after three rounds.

Nguyen Thi Tam's journey to the finals was impressive, as she overcame several formidable opponents. She first defeated Ramisha Shrestha from Nepal with a decisive 5-0 score in the preliminary round, followed by a 4-1 victory against Guo Yi Xuan from Taiwan in the round of 16. In the quarter-finals, she showcased her skills by beating Bak Chorong from South Korea with another 5-0 score, and then she triumphed over world champion Alua Balkibekova from Kazakhstan in the semi-finals, which heightened expectations for her final match.

In addition to Nguyen Thi Tam's achievement, fellow athlete Chau Ngoc Tuyet Sang also brought home a silver medal in taekwondo after a tough match against Yape Jeus Gabriel Derick from the Philippines. The Vietnamese team has shown remarkable performance at Asiad 20, with a total of 2 gold, 3 silver, and 19 bronze medals as of October 2, placing them 20th in the overall medal standings.

As the games continue, Vietnam's athletes are expected to compete fiercely in various events, hoping to increase their medal count. The women's four-player shuttlecock team has advanced to the finals, set to face Thailand, while other sports like jujitsu and taekwondo are also underway.