Nguyễn Thị Oanh is expected to enter the 3,000 m steeplechase, 5,000 m and 10,000 m at Vietnam's 2026 National Sports Games. SGGP reported on 11 October that Bắc Ninh are targeting three gold medals in those events. Oanh plans to travel to Ho Chi Minh City in early November to prepare. Athletics competition is scheduled for 22 November–2 December at Thống Nhất Stadium.