Swimmer Do Thanh Hai claimed Vietnam's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, leading a one-two finish alongside compatriot Le Tien Dat in the men's 100m breaststroke SB5 event.

Vietnam's Le Van Cong took silver in the men’s 49kg powerlifting event on October 19, behind Omar Qarada of Jordan – the reigning Paralympic champion, delivering Vietnam’s first medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games.

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy won a bronze medal in the women’s F54 javelin throw at the fifth Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, adding to Vietnam’s medal tally at the continental sporting event.

Vietnam’s para-sports team have settled into its accommodation in Japan and begun training ahead of the Asian Para Games 2026, with the aim of winning gold.

Handicapped Vietnamese swimmer Vo Thanh Tung won another gold medal in the final round of the Asian Para Games’ men’s 100m freestyle S5, held on Tuesday at the GBK Aquatic Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia.

VN wrapped up their six days of competition at the recent Asian Para Games in Incheon, Republic of Korea placing in 10th place on the overall medal count with a stunning collection of nine golds, seven silvers and 13 bronzes.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second Asian Para Games wrapped up in Incheon, South Korea on October 24, with Viet Nam ranking tenth in the medal standings.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Swimmer Vo Thanh Tung won his fourth gold medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea yesterday, Oct 22.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Swimmer Vo Thanh Tung won his third gold medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea, yesterday, Oct 21.

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