Nguyen Tien Nhat prepares for fifth consecutive Asian Games
At 36, Nguyen Tien Nhat is preparing for his fifth consecutive Asian Games after qualifying for London 2012. The Vietnamese epee fencer remains a key presence as the team prepares for Aichi–Nagoya.
Vietnamese epee fencer Nguyen Tien Nhat holds a medal and a mascot in an archival image. Photo: Vietnam Sports Authority
Nguyen Tien Nhat is preparing for a fifth consecutive Asian Games at age 36, extending a campaign history that began in 2010.
The Vietnamese epee fencer qualified for London 2012 and carried Vietnam's flag at those Olympics. His international experience now makes him a key presence in the squad preparing for Aichi–Nagoya.
Training in South Korea and the 2026 Asian Championships in India provided opportunities to assess opponents and refine his technique.
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