Vietnam's LoL Team Secures Bronze at 2026 Asian Games
Written with artificial intelligence.
On October 1, Vietnam's League of Legends team concluded their run at the 2026 Asian Games, securing a bronze medal after losing 0-2 to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the team, following their strong performance in the group stages.
Semifinal Match Against Chinese Taipei
On October 1, Vietnam's League of Legends team faced off against Chinese Taipei in the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games, ultimately falling with a score of 0-2. Despite a promising start in the first match, where Vietnam led with 12 kills to 3 and a gold difference of 3200, the tide turned when Chinese Taipei secured the Baron at the 25-minute mark, leading to a dominant finish just two minutes later.
In the second match, Chinese Taipei continued to assert their dominance, capturing critical objectives and widening their lead. Vietnam struggled to regain control and lost the match after approximately 27 minutes.
Notable Achievements
Although they did not advance to the finals, earning a bronze medal is commendable for Vietnam's League of Legends team. Earlier in the tournament, they showcased impressive skills by winning all their matches in the group stage against Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and the UAE, finishing first in Group A.
This bronze medal follows Vietnam's second medal in eSports at the 2026 Asian Games, achieved by the game Naraka: Bladepoint on September 24. Overall, Vietnam's eSports contingent included 23 players and 6 coaches competing in four disciplines: League of Legends, PUBG Mobile (Asian Games version), Naraka: Bladepoint, and Identity V.
With the medal win, Vietnam’s sports delegation now holds a total of 2 gold, 1 silver, and 19 bronze medals, elevating them to a provisional rank of 20th in the overall standings.