The Decision approving the "Project for developing Vietnam's athletics until 2030 and orientation to 2045" was approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on August 27.
For the first time, Vietnam Athletics has its own Development Project with many key contents. In particular, the high-performance target of Vietnam's athletics in the 2026 - 2035 period is: "In the top 10 at the ASIAD, in the top 2 leading countries at the SEA Games.
Winning 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal, 2 bronze medals at ASIAD 2026; Winning 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals, 3 bronze medals at ASIAD 2030; Winning 2 gold medals, 3 silver medals, 4 bronze medals at ASIAD 2034.
At the 2028 Olympics: Strive to win 1 participation standard; At the 2032 Olympics: Strive to win 2 Olympic participation standards".
For the 2036-2045 period, Vietnam's athletics focuses on the goal: "In the top 7 at the ASIAD, in the top 2 leading countries at specific SEA Games:
Continue to stabilize the group of key events that have been invested in training in the 2026-2035 period and promptly review, evaluate and supplement athletes and competition content with potential to discover and develop factors capable of competing for medals at the Olympics and ASIAD.
Forming a system of training athletes in all routes from the movement, schools to the national team. Applying science and technology creates a breakthrough in selecting and training athletes.
Improve the quality of coaches and professional staff through domestic and foreign training and fostering courses.
In addition, Vietnam Athletics will aim to build a plan to host the Southeast Asian Championship in 2027 or 2029; host the Southeast Asian Youth Championship in 2030; host the Asian Youth Championship for the period 2031-2033.
At the ASIAD arena, Vietnam's athletics won the first gold medal at the 2018 18th ASIAD with the achievement of the women's long jump event by athlete Bui Thi Thu Thao.
