Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph
World 17:39 04/10/2026The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest.
Vietnam falls short of gold-medal target at Asian Games
Vietnam News 09:19 04/10/2026Vietnam finished its campaign at the 20th Asian Games with 25 medals, including three gold medals, falling short of its pre-Games target of four gold medals.
Vietnam's PUBG team shines on opening day, LoL targets medal at Asian Games 2026
Vietnam News 19:56 28/09/2026Vietnam's esports teams have made a promising start at the Asian Games 2026, with PUBG Mobile moving into fourth place after the opening day and the League of Legends team preparing to begin its campaign on Tuesday.
Asian Games 2026: Vietnam's U23 reach quarterfinals
Vietnam News 17:06 22/09/2026Vietnam's U23 team secured a place in the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2026 men's football quarterfinals despite a 0–2 loss to Uzbekistan in their final Group C match on September 22.
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
