Volleyball star to carry Vietnam's flag at ASIAD 2026 opening ceremony
VOV.VN - Volleyball player Le Thanh Thuy and U23 Vietnam central defender Dinh Quang Kiet have been chosen to carry the national flag and lead the Vietnamese sports delegation at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games.
Scheduled for the evening of September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the opening parade will feature the two athletes as flag-bearers. For Thuy, this marks her second consecutive flag-bearing honor at a major regional event, following her role at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand in 2025. Known for her notable height and extensive national team experience, the prominent volleyball player expressed pride in undertaking the responsibility once more ahead of the continental competition.
Meanwhile, Dinh Quang Kiet will make his first Asian Games appearance at ASIAD 2026. Standing at a notable height, the young central defender brings strong physical presence to the U23 squad as he joins Thuy at the forefront of the delegation during the parade.
The Vietnamese delegation travels to ASIAD 2026 with nearly 500 members, carrying firm resolve to achieve strong performances at the continent's premier sporting event. Entrusting the flag-bearing duty to Thuy and Kiet shows the spirit, aspiration, and determination of Vietnamese sports as they step onto the continental stage.
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