Nagoya: A welcome and flag-raising ceremony for the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) was held at Fuji Plaza, Garden Pier, Nagoya Port of Japan, on the morning of September 18. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Sports Authority and head of the Vietnamese sports delegation Nguyen Hong Minh, along with officials and athletes representing the delegation.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the flag-raising ceremony marks the official presence of Vietnam at the 2026 Asian Games. This event is a significant occasion for the Vietnamese delegation as they join other nations in celebrating the commencement of the games. The presence of high-ranking officials and athletes underscores the importance of the event in promoting sports and cultural exchange between Vietnam and other participating countries.