Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace
World 15:47 20/09/2026The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by hosts Japan as 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi started in blistering form on the opening day of the multisports extravaganza.
Asian Games to open in Nagoya after troubled buildup
World 17:22 19/09/2026The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya on Saturday, with organisers on the defensive after a string of operational gaffes and logistical problems in the buildup to the massive, multi-sport event.
Vietnam beat Philippines to boost chances of advancing at 20th Asian Games
Vietnam News 17:29 18/09/2026Vietnam's U23 team defeated the Philippines 2-0 in their second Group C match of the men's football tournament at the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Friday afternoon, strengthening their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
Asian Games torch relay begins at Nagoya Castle
World 17:36 22/08/2026The torch relay for the Asian Games, which are scheduled to open on Sept. 19, began Saturday at Nagoya Castle's Ni-no-maru Square in Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.
1 month to go until Asian Games return to Japan after 32 years
World 16:24 20/08/2026The Asian Games are returning to Japan for the first time in 32 years, with the 2026 Games slated to kick off on Sept. 19 in the central prefecture of Aichi.
Vietnam to field under-21 team at Asian Games 2026 in build-up to 2028 Olympics
Vietnam News 16:33 26/12/2025Vietnam plans to field an under-21 team in the men’s football competition at the 2026 Asian Games as part of long-term preparations for the 2028 Olympics, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said.
Asian Games organizers work to boost appeal of e-sports
World 17:18 15/10/2025NAGOYA -- E-sports, in which competitors face off in computer games, will return as an official medal event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, following its debut at the 2022 Games in Hangzhou, China.
Karate team wins Vietnam’s 3rd gold medal at Asian Games
Vietnam News 09:36 07/10/2023This is the first time that kata has been featured at the Asian Games
Vietnam’s athletics squad ends Asian Games empty-handed
Vietnam News 09:02 06/10/2023The country’s high hopes were shattered after a series of upsets crushed its medal dreams
Vietnam earns historic semifinal berth in Asian Games women’s volleyball
Vietnam News 12:18 05/10/2023For the very first time in history, the Vietnamese women’s volleyball team has achieved a spot in the top 4 at an Asian Games
Vietnam takes gold in women’s sepak takraw at Asian Games
Vietnam News 10:53 04/10/2023The Vietnamese women’s sepak takraw team staged a stunning 2-1 comeback victory
Shooter wins Vietnam’s first gold medal at Asian Games in China
Vietnam News 13:00 28/09/2023Vietnam currently holds the 14th spot in the rankings
