At ASIAD 19 in Hangzhou (China), Vietnamese sports won 3 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 19 bronze medals, ranking 21st overall. With a higher goal at ASIAD 2026, Vietnamese athletes will have to compete fiercely in the context of the Asian sports level increasingly narrowing the gap.
Shooting is one of the most anticipated sports. At ASIAD 19, Pham Quang Huy won a gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event with 240.5 points. The Hai Phong shooter continues to aim to protect his achievements at this year's Games, although admitting that this is a difficult task.
Trinh Thu Vinh is also expected to compete for medals in the 10m and 25m pistol events. This shooter once entered the group of 4 athletes with the highest achievements at the Olympics, and also won 4 gold medals and set 3 records at SEA Games 33. Nguyen Thuy Trang is also a noteworthy face after winning the Asian women's 25m sports pistol championship in early 2026.
Sepak Takraw continues to be Vietnam's strength. The 4-a-side women's sepak takraw team is the defending ASIAD champion and aims to defend their title. Thailand, Myanmar and South Korea are considered noteworthy competitors.
In athletics, the men's and women's 4x400m relay teams are expected after both winning gold medals at the 2026 Asian Relay Championships. The women's team has experienced athletes such as Quach Thi Lan, Nguyen Thi Hang, Hoang Thi Minh Hanh and Nguyen Thi Ngoc. The men's team including Le Ngoc Phuc, Tran Dinh Son, Vu Ngoc Khanh and Ta Ngoc Tuong are also making progress.
In martial arts, Duong Thuy Vi is a noteworthy face of wushu. The Hanoi female martial artist competes in swordplay and swordplay, and won a gold medal at ASIAD 2014. ASIAD 2026 is also the last major tournament in Thuy Vi's career.
In addition to the above sports, Vietnamese sports also place expectations on gymnastics, boxing, rowing, e-sports and MMA. At the ASIAD arena, professional factors, competitive spirit and performance at each time will play an important role in the medal competition.
