Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has reached a world ranking of 18th in July 2025, establishing herself as the country’s most accomplished competitor in the sport as she pursues qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games. Records show she has captured three BWF Super 100 titles and reached five BWF World Tour Super 300 finals. … Read more
South Korea’s dominance in international archery faced a regression at the 20th Asian Games, finishing the competition with three gold, three silver, and three bronze medals. The total marks a drop from the previous Games held three years prior, where South Korea captured four gold, four silver, and three bronze medals to finish second overall … Read more
India captured its first-ever gold medal in the women’s team recurve archery event at the Asian Games, defeating powerhouse South Korea 5-3 in the final at Okazaki, Japan. The historic victory breaks a long-standing regional dominance by South Korea in the discipline. Ankita Bhakat, Kirti, and Kumkum Anil Mohod Outlast South Korea in Windy Conditions … Read more
Vietnam is dispatching a 498-member contingent to the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Japan. The national team has mapped out its competitive calendar and high-stakes medal ambitions across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Ambitions and Roster Set for Japan Games Led by Nguyen Hong Minh, vice-director of the Authority of Sports of Vietnam, alongside … Read more
South Korean badminton star An Se-young has cemented her status as one of the sport’s greatest players in history by capturing the women’s singles gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Playing on September 29, the reigning world and Olympic champion defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-9 in the final to become the first women’s … Read more
During the group stage of the 2026 Asian Games (Asiad 20) in Aichi-Nagoya, South Korea’s baseball interpreter Baek Deok Yeol unexpectedly became a social media phenomenon, drawing spectator attention away from the field during a September 21 match against Taiwan (Chinese Taipei). Despite South Korea’s 5-0 victory in the Group B encounter at the tournament, … Read more
The Vietnamese national badminton team opened its campaign at the XX Asian Games on September 26 with a flawless sweep, securing straight-sets victories across singles and doubles competition as top-tier contenders advanced smoothly through their preliminary rounds. Nguyen Thuy Linh Claims Straight-Sets Opening Win in Women’s Singles Vietnam’s top-ranked women’s singles player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, … Read more
Vietnam’s badminton star Nguyen Thuy Linh enters the women’s singles bracket at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) with a second-round showdown against Indonesia’s Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan, following a first-round bye. Ranked 32nd globally prior to the tournament, Thuy Linh leads the nation's singles campaign at the Ichinomiya Municipal Gymnasium, facing a competitive draw that … Read more
Vietnamese badminton star Nguyen Thuy Linh is accelerating her preparations on the international circuit as the national team targets podium finishes and tactical growth ahead of the upcoming 20th Asian Games. The premier singles player, currently anchoring Vietnam’s high-performance roster, faces a demanding stretch of tournaments designed to sharpen her endurance and tactical execution against … Read more
Vietnamese archer Le Quoc Phong has been forced to withdraw from the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, at the last minute due to a severe knee injury, according to the Vietnamese Archery Federation. The 23-year-old athlete, who had been a key figure in Vietnam’s archery team, was expected to compete in the men’s individual … Read more