ASIAD 2026: Viet Nam rowers race to bronze in women’s quadruple sculls

Competing at the Nagaragawa International Rowing Course in Japan, the Vietnamese crew clocked 6:43, finishing just two seconds behind Uzbekistan.

Vietnamese rowers Du Thi Bong, Le Thi Hien, Pham Thi Ngoc Anh and Ha Thi Vui celebrate after winning a bronze medal at ASIAD 2026.

The bronze came after a demanding two-day rowing program forced by heavy rain. The organizers shortened the competition from five days to September 23 - 24, leaving crews with little time between races to recover.

Bong, Hien, Anh and Vui first took to the water for the heats on September 23 before returning the following day to race for a medal. Despite the compressed schedule, the Vietnamese crew maintained their pace and composure to secure a place on the podium.

The result adds another rowing medal to Viet Nam’s ASIAD 2026 campaign and highlights the crew’s fighting spirit and ability to stay competitive against the continent’s leading boats.

The Vietnamese rowers will continue their campaign in other events later in the day.

Source: VNA