Thanh Thuy, Quang Kiet Named Vietnam's Flag Bearers for 20th ASIAD
Vietnam will send a delegation of 496 members to the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 2026). Athlete Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy from athletics and shooter Phan Cong Quang Kiet will serve as flag bearers. The squad aims to win at least four gold medals.
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