The tournament, serving a qualification round for the 2026 AHF Asian Women’s Handball Championship, featured six teams from October 14-18 playing in two groups. Việt Nam successfully advanced to the semi-finals where they lost 21-23 to the hosts.
Việt Nam won 2-0 against the Philippines in the final, ending the nation''s 20-year title drought in the women''s doubles sepak takraw event in Nagoya, Japan.
Volleyballer Lê Thanh Thúy and football player Đinh Quang Kiệt will be Việt Nam’s flag bearers for the 20th Asian Games'' opening ceremony on September 19 in Japan.
After three days of competitions, Việt Nam took 120 golds, 113 silvers and 112 bronzes, a combination result of both seniors and age groups athletes, to lead the Southeast Asian Jujitsu Championships 2026''s medal tally.
Trần Thị Loan is expected to achieve further success, build a name for herself on the international stage, and raise the profile of Vietnamese long jumping internationally.
The organisers also announced their partnership with a programme launched by the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Committee of HCM City to caring for and supporting children facing critical illnesses and difficult circumstances.
Việt Nam are ready to both host the tournament and defend their top spot at the 2026 Southeast Asian Karate Championships, which will be held from July 9 to 12 in Ninh Bình Province.