Vietnam end Asian Games badminton campaign with doubles milestone
Vietnam's badminton team completed all its events at the 20th Asian Games without a medal, according to the country's sports authority.
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Vietnam's badminton team completed all its events at the 20th Asian Games without a medal, according to the country's sports authority.
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