Vietnam's Athletes Aim for More Medals at Asiad 20
As the Asian Games continue, Vietnam's sports delegation has secured one gold and eight bronze medals. The

The Asian Games 20 is proving to be an exciting event for Vietnam's athletes, who have already secured a total of 17 medals, including one gold, one silver, and 15 bronze. The gold medal was won by the women's karate team consisting of Nguyễn Ngọc Trâm, Bùi Ngọc Nhi, and Hoàng Thị Thu Uyên in the kata team event. Meanwhile, Đinh Văn Tâm earned a silver medal in the men's 56kg category of wushu.
As of September 24, Vietnam ranks 20th in the medal standings, with China leading with 80 gold medals, followed by Japan with 20 and South Korea with 10. The competition continues to heat up as athletes prepare for upcoming events.
On September 25, the day began with Nguyễn Hải Đăng competing in the men's badminton singles qualifiers at 7:30 AM. Phạm Quang Huy and Trịnh Thu Vinh were set to compete in the mixed team shooting qualifiers shortly after. Both athletes are seen as potential gold medalists for Vietnam.
In swimming, Vietnamese swimmers, including Nguyễn Thúy Hiền and Phạm Thanh Bảo, were scheduled to compete in the morning qualifiers, with the possibility of returning to the pool for afternoon races if they qualify. Canoeing events were also on the agenda, with Huỳnh Cao Minh and Đỗ Minh Thuận competing in the K2 500m semifinals.
Notable matches for the day include the women's handball team facing Uzbekistan and the women's football team going against China at 1:00 PM, while the U23 team takes on U23 South Korea later in the evening. These matches are expected to be challenging as they face top contenders for the championship.
As the competition unfolds, Vietnam's athletes are determined to bring home more medals and improve their standing in the Asian Games.