The Vietnam national NARAKA: Bladepoint team clinched a bronze medal at ASIAD 20, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This achievement came after the team was eliminated by Thailand in the semifinals. The medal signifies a historic moment, marking the first time Vietnamese esports has secured a medal at an official Asian Games.

During the group stage, Vietnam was placed in Group B, competing against Hong Kong (China), the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei. The team delivered an impressive performance, winning all three of its matches with a consistent 2-0 score in each. This dominant display allowed Vietnam to top its group and successfully advance to the knockout stage.

In the semifinals, NARAKA: Bladepoint Vietnam faced Thailand in a crucial match that would determine a spot in the grand final. The two teams engaged in a closely contested battle, with Vietnam taking an early lead at one point. However, Thailand ultimately prevailed with a 3-2 victory. This result placed the Vietnamese team among the bronze medalists for the NARAKA: Bladepoint event at ASIAD 20.

The team's success in Aichi-Nagoya holds special significance for Vietnamese esports. This bronze medal is the nation's inaugural ASIAD medal in electronic sports. Furthermore, the NARAKA: Bladepoint event served as the opening for the Vietnamese esports delegation's medal campaign at this year's Games, setting a positive tone for their participation.

The Vietnamese team participating in the NARAKA: Bladepoint event included:

Coach: Do Trong Nghia (VIE_N_DO)

Athlete: Lai Nguyen Anh Khoa (VIE_K_LAI)

Athlete: Diep Chi Hieu (VIE_H_DIEP)

Athlete: Tran Cong Tinh (VIE_T_TRAN)

Athlete: Hong Phat (VIE_P_HONG)

Athlete: Van Phuc An Khang (VIE_K_VAN)

The bronze medal not only concluded NARAKA: Bladepoint Vietnam's journey at ASIAD 20 but also opened a new chapter for Vietnamese electronic sports on the continental stage. This achievement represents the first success for Vietnam's "E-Stars" generation at an official Asian Games.

D. Hung