Việt Nam head coach Federico Rampazzon has called up three players, Trần Hoài Phương, Đinh Văn Phương and Bùi Xuân Tiến, to strengthen his squad for Jakarta.
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.
Khánh Hòa Sea Festival 2026 will take place from July 17-19 in Khánh Hòa Province’s Nha Trang Ward, featuring more than 40 cultural, art, sports, and tourism activities, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Việt Nam set a target of medalling in at least seven sports at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD) which is the country''s most important of 2026 in September in Japan.
Vietnamese swimmers finished their sixth Asian Beach Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay 4x1,500m Open Water Swimming event in Sanya, China on April 27.