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The sporting achievements of the Vietnamese Para Sports Delegation at the 13th ASEAN Para Games have presented a positive image of athletes with disabilities. The issue is the social responsibility in removing barriers and expanding opportunities for genuine integration of the community of people with disabilities in general.

With a total prize fund of 750 million VND (nearly 29,000 USD), the Victory Cup 2025 once again affirmed its status as Viet Nam’s highest sports honour and a true celebration of national sporting excellence.

Exceeding its target with 38 gold medals, the Vietnamese para sports delegation concluded a highly successful campaign at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, further cementing its strong presence on the regional stage.

Viet Nam’s national futsal team made a dramatic start to their AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 campaign on January 27, staging an impressive comeback to defeat Kuwait 5-4 and secure all three points in Group B at the tournament being held in Indonesia.

At the 13th ASEAN Para Games, Vietnamese athletes broke 6 Games records, including 4 Southeast Asian records in swimming and 2 records in athletics.

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) has announced that it has received a letter of congratulation from AFC President Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, following the U23 national squad’s bronze medal win at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

On January 25, competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games continued to highlight Viet Nam’s strengths, with the national para sports team securing 13 more gold medals across chess, swimming, and athletics.

Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac capped a landmark AFC U23 Asian Cup for Viet Nam by claiming the tournament’s top scorer award, as the team finished third for their second-best result in the competition’s history.

Viet Nam’s swimmers delivered a series of stunning breakthroughs, capturing four individual gold medals at the ASEAN Para Games 13 on January 25.

On January 24, the Viet Nam futsal team officially departed for Indonesia to compete in the AFC Futsal Championship 2026, ready to embark on a journey to conquer major challenges on the continental stage.

Viet Nam’s para swimming team enjoyed another successful day at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, as five athletes secured additional medals on the fourth day of competition.

Following the magnificent victory over the Republic of Korea to secure the bronze medal at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a congratulatory letter to the coaching staff and the entire squad of Viet Nam on the morning of January 24.

The AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 third-place match on late January 23 (Viet Nam time) concluded with a victory for Viet Nam, whose players overcame the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a nerve-wracking shootout.

Viet Nam’s delegation enjoyed another impressive day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 23, adding 10 more gold medals and setting new records in swimming.

Viet Nam claimed another gold medal at the 13th ASEAN Para Games on January 21, with swimmer Vi Thi Hang delivering an impressive performance and breaking the Games record in the women’s 50m backstroke (S6–S7).

Viet Nam’s Para sports delegation officially entered its first day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on January 21, making an encouraging start by claiming its first four medals in swimming.

Despite a valiant effort, U23 Viet Nam suffered a 0-3 defeat to U23 China in the semi-final of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia on January 20.

The semi-final of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup between Viet Nam and China on January 20 will be a tactical contest between two contrasting footballing philosophies on display at this tournament.

The 13th ASEAN Para Games will officially open in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on the evening of January 20.

U23 Viet Nam kept their Asian dream alive at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, earning widespread attention from fans and football bodies after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over U23 UAE in the quarter-finals.