Vietnam Won CMAS Asian Finswimming Junior Title
The Vietnamese junior team secured the top spot at the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor event.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Swimming
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Vietnam earned first place in the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors held at the Hai'an Sports Centre in China. The team concluded the tournament with a total of 79 medals, edging out the host nation.
Why it matters
The victory highlights the rising prominence of Vietnam in regional youth aquatic sports. The event showcased top-tier talent across various specialized swimming disciplines.
Vietnam led the field with 33 gold, 31 silver, and 15 bronze medals, totaling 79 podium finishes. Host nation China secured second place with 32 gold, 19 silver, and 11 bronze medals.
The players
Vietnam national finswimming team
This team represents the nation of Vietnam in competitive underwater swimming events governed by the World Underwater Federation.
CMAS
The Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques is the international governing body for underwater sports and diving activities.
The details
The competition featured junior athletes in two age groups, 14-15 and 16-17, competing in Surface, Apnea, Immersion, Bi Fins, and Relay events. Thailand and Chinese Taipei also participated, securing silver and bronze medals throughout the contest.
Timeline
Tournament competition began on September 17, 2026.
Tournament competition ended on September 20, 2026.
The tournament concluded on September 21, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors serves as the primary regional benchmark for measuring junior development in aquatic sports across Asia. Success here positions Vietnam as a dominant force heading into future international age-group competitions.
Vietnam secured a one-gold-medal advantage over China to clinch the tournament crown. The depth of the Vietnamese roster was reflected in their 31 silver and 15 bronze medal counts across the two age-group brackets.
The takeaway
This performance confirms the effectiveness of current Vietnamese junior training programs in high-specialization disciplines like Apnea and Bi Fins. Fans and scouts should monitor these young athletes as they transition into senior-level international competition.
Further reading
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