Vietnam enters a critical day of competition at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) with a schedule heavily weighted toward archery, shooting, and canoeing events. National athletes take to venues across Aichi Prefecture and surrounding regions, aiming to advance through rigorous qualification rounds and secure podium finishes in multiple disciplines.
The slate of events begins during the morning session across several sporting venues, establishing an intensive operational window for Vietnam’s delegation. The competition schedule spans targeted technical disciplines where precision and endurance dictate early advancement.
Archery Action at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park
Archery events anchor the morning and afternoon schedules at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park venue. Competition opens in the early window from 6:00 to 9:30 local venue time (UTC+9), featuring the men’s single-string (recurve) individual and team categories alongside the women’s three-string (compound) team events. Athletes Nguyen Minh Duc, Nguyen Hoang Phi Vu, and Nguyen Duy contest the men’s recurve category, while Le Thuy Phuong Nhi, Le Pham Ngoc Anh, and Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao line up for the women’s compound competition.
The afternoon archery block runs from 10:30 to 14:00 local time, shifting focus to the women’s single-string recurve category and the men’s three-string compound category. Loc Thi Dao, Trieu Huyen Diep, and Hoang Phuong Thao represent Vietnam in the women’s recurve division, whereas Dang Cong Duc, Tran Xuan Huong, and Nguyen Van Day contest the men’s compound bracket.
Shooting and Canoe Competitions
At the Aichi Prefecture General Shooting Gallery, qualification and medal rounds for the women’s 50-meter rifle 3-positions event get underway at 7:45 local time. Le Thi Mong Tuyen, Phi Thanh Tao, and Duong Ha My shoulder the nation’s medal aspirations in the precision discipline, with subsequent phases scheduled at 12:00 local time.
On the water at the Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course, racing begins at 8:00 local time with the men’s kayak single (K1) 500-meter semifinals, featuring Vu Le Thien Hai. Action continues as Hoang Thi Huong contests the women’s kayak single (K1) 500-meter Final A at 9:30 local time, followed immediately by Hien Nam and Nguyen Hong Thai in the mixed tandem canoe (C2) 500-meter Final A at 9:50 local time.
Badminton, Boxing, and Additional Disciplines
At the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, badminton competition commences at 7:30 local time. Nguyen Thuy Linh enters the women’s singles draw, Nguyen Hai Dang competes in the men’s singles, and the pair of Nguyen Dinh Hoang and Tran Dinh Manh contests the men’s doubles round of 16.
In combat sports, the Nishio Gymnasium hosts women’s 60kg boxing competition starting at 10:30 local time, featuring Ha Thi Linh. Meanwhile, the fencing team takes to the Aichi Sky Expo at 8:30 local time for the men’s team sabre round of 16, featuring the trio of Nguyen Van Quyet, Nguyen Xuan Loi, and Le Van Bang.
Track, Field, and Team Sports
At the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, athletics events bring evening intensity. Le Thi Cam Tu contests the women’s 200-meter semifinals scheduled for 17:55 local time, while Ho Trong Manh Hung competes in the men’s triple jump final at 18:35 local time.
In team sports, the women’s handball squad faces South Korea at Entrio in a scheduled 15:30 fixture.
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