An art programme at the Imperial City of Hue (Photo: VNA) 
In the letter, the PM praised the team’s resilient and courageous performance throughout the tournament, saying this was especially evident in the third-place match, where the team secured a magnificent victory despite being reduced to 10 players.
The Hanoi event saw the presence of Party General Secretary To Lam, incumbent and former leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front, along with representatives of socio-political organisations, agencies, sectors, and the public.
Following the triumph, despite the biting cold, legions of fans poured into the streets across Hanoi and elsewhere to celebrate a proud achievement for Vietnamese football on the continental stage.
As of 9:15 pm on January 23, Vietnam had won 24 gold, 29 silver and 24 bronze medals, placing fifth on the medal table. Hosts Thailand topped the standings with 109 golds, 102 silvers and 82 bronzes, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
After three days of competition, Vietnam’s para athletics team has won a total of 22 medals, including five golds, 11 silvers, and six bronzes, reinforcing its important role in the delegation’s overall success at the ASEAN Para Games 13.
The highlight of the third official competition day was swimmer Do Thanh Hai, who won the gold medal and set a new ASEAN Para Games record in the men’s 50m breaststroke (SB6) with a time of 42.63 seconds.
Vietnam enjoyed another successful day at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 23, highlighted by a record-breaking gold medal from swimmer Vi Thi Hang and additional podium finishes in weightlifting.
Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture consistently affirms the view that culture must be placed at the centre of development, serving simultaneously as the spiritual foundation of society, a development goal, and a key endogenous driver of national progress.
A major highlight came on January 23 morning, when swimmer Vi Thi Hang produced a remarkable display to win the gold medal in the women’s 100m backstroke (S6–S7).
Track-and-field took centre stage as Vietnamese athletes delivered an impressive showing, claiming four gold medals in the javelin throw, shot put, discus throw and long jump events.
In the Women’s 100m T12, Dinh Thao Duyen delivered an impressive performance, finishing in 15.10 seconds to claim a bronze medal, rounding off a successful day with two podium finishes.
Economic and social development and environmental protection are central; Party building is pivotal; cultural and human development is the foundation; and strengthening defence, security, external relations and international integration is a key and regular task.
Vietnamese para athletes continued their impressive run at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 22, with swimmer Vo Huynh Anh Khoa and weightlifter Dang Thi Linh Phuong both winning gold medals, further boosting Vietnam’s medal tally.
Sprawling across more than 7,000 sq.m, the event grounds will be artfully transformed into a living tableau of classic Tet scenes drawn from Hanoi and other regions.
By the end of January 21, Vietnam had collected eight gold, five silver and six bronze medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, temporarily ranking third on the medal table behind host Thailand and Indonesia.
By the end of January 21, Vietnam had collected eight golds (seven in swimming and one in powerlifting), along with five silvers and six bronzes (all from swimming), at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.
In the men’s 100m breaststroke SB11, Nguyen Van Hanh clocked 1 minutes 22.74 seconds, not only taking the first place but also showcasing remarkable composure and consistency throughout the race.
Swimming star Vo Huynh Anh Khoa delivered a breakthrough by winning the Vietnamese delegation’s first gold medal in the men’s 400m freestyle S8 final.
U23 Vietnam will face U23 Republic of Korea in the third-place playoff of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, following a 0-3 defeat to U23 China in the semifinals at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Saudi Arabia on January 20.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong inquired about the health of athletes and coaches, while also learning about the delegation’s accommodation, daily activities and training conditions during their first days in Thailand - the host of 13th ASEAN Para Games.
