Vietnam's 4x400m mixed relay team fought their way onto the Asian Games podium. Nguyen Thi Ngoc ran the anchor leg and brought home a hard-earned bronze. The final took place at 8:15pm on 24 September. The Vietnamese lineup-Ta Ngoc Tuong, Quach Thi Lan, Le Ngoc Phuc, and Nguyen Thi Ngoc-held steady under pressure. They finished third with a time of 3 minutes 14.54 seconds. According to Olympics.com, Vietnam finished just behind India, who took silver in 3:14.46. Bahrain won gold and set a new Asian Games record with 3:12.87.
Nguyen Thi Ngoc, who came up through the Ha Tinh athletics program, has become a key name in Vietnam's relay hopes. In the last 200 meters, she pushed Vietnam into the lead. But a late charge from a rival team pushed her out of gold position. Even so, the bronze is a big step for Ngoc and her teammates. It shows how far Vietnamese athletics has come in Asia. The gap between Vietnam and India was only 0.08 seconds. That slim margin, confirmed by official results from Olympics.com, shows just how close the race was.
In the qualification round, Vietnam advanced to the final with a time of 3:16.08, not as a leading favorite but as a strong contender among the field.
Le Ngoc Phuc, born in 2002 in Cam Hung, played a key role in the relay. He trained with the Ha Tinh team before joining the People's Police squad. Phuc is used to big moments. He won gold at the 2026 Asian Relay Championships and has shown steady results in the 400m and relay events. Both Vietnamese and international reports highlighted the relay team's lineup for the final-Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Quach Thi Lan, Ta Ngoc Tuong, and Le Ngoc Phuc. Their teamwork secured the bronze.
This result adds to Vietnam's medal count at the 20th Asian Games. By 8pm on 24 September, the team had one gold, one silver, and fourteen bronze medals. The relay bronze lifts national spirits and puts Ha Tinh on the map as a force in Vietnamese track and field. The final was held on the evening of 24 September 2026, with Vietnam among the teams in the decisive race, as reported by Olympics.com.
Nguyen Thi Ngoc will soon take on the women's 4x400m relay. She is expected to anchor Vietnam's hopes again. The boost from this mixed relay could make a difference as the team aims for more success in Asia.
Bahrain not only won the gold medal in the mixed 4x400m relay final but also set a new Asian Games record with a time of 3:12.87. The Vietnamese team's bronze was achieved in a race where the difference between silver and bronze was a mere 0.08 seconds, highlighting the extremely close competition for the podium.
Vietnamese athletics has been climbing in both regional and continental meets, as seen in recent coverage of other standout performances. This relay bronze stands out for its teamwork, smart racing, and the way Ha Tinh athletes delivered under pressure.
With this result, Vietnam's relay team has earned a spot among Asia's best. They have set a new standard for the country's athletics goals. With rising stars and proven names like Nguyen Thi Ngoc and Le Ngoc Phuc, Vietnam's presence on the Asian track is now expected. The next relay will test if this momentum can keep going and bring more medals.
