Fifteen athletes representing exceptional achievements at the SEA Games were awarded the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit. Among them were Nguyen Thi Oanh of the national athletics team, who won three gold medals and Do Ngoc Linh of the national wrestling team, who secured one gold medal at the Games.

Nguyen Thi Oanh delivers a standout performance at the 33rd SEA Games, completing a hat-trick of gold medals.

Earlier, on December 26, 2025, the Prime Minister signed a decision to confer certificates of merit on 300 athletes and coaches for particularly outstanding achievements by teams and individuals at the 33rd SEA Games.

The awards recognise the effort, determination and notable results of each recipient, while encouraging training and competitive spirit across the national delegation.

They are also intended to motivate athletes to continue striving and contributing to Vietnamese sport, enhancing the country’s reputation and standing on the international stage.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the 33rd SEA Games were held in Thailand from December 9 to Dec 20, 2025.

Vietnam sent a delegation of 1,100 members, including 841 athletes competing across 47 sports and disciplines. Vietnamese athletes finished third overall in the medal standings, behind host nation Thailand and Indonesia.

Bac Ninh female wrestler Do Ngoc Linh wins SEA Games gold in women’s 50kg freestyle

BAC NINH - On the afternoon of December 18, wrestler Do Ngoc Linh from Bac Ninh competed in the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the 33rd SEA Games.

Athlete Pham Tien San of Bac Ninh wins gold in duathlon at SEA Games 33

The Vietnamese trio of Nguyen Le Hoang Vu, Nguyen Anh Tri and Pham Tien San outpaced strong regional rivals in a tightly contested race. Each athlete completed a 2km run, an 8km cycling leg and a 1km run before handing over to a teammate.

 

Bac Ninh fighter Nguyen Duy Tuyen wins Pencak Silat gold at SEA Games 33

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh-born fighter Nguyen Duy Tuyen claimed the gold medal in the men’s 85–90 kg Pencak Silat event at the 33rd SEA Games on December 17, continuing his dominance in the regional martial arts scene.

Two Bac Ninh athletes win two more gold medals at SEA Games 33

BAC NINH - On the afternoon of December 15, Wushu fighter Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy from Bac Ninh province competed in the women’s 60kg sanshou event at the 33rd SEA Games. 

Bac Ninh star runner adds one in six more golds for Vietnam on SEA Games' fourth day

After four days of competition, Thailand continued to dominate, amassing 94 gold medals. Indonesia moved into second place with 31 golds, while Vietnam held third with 30 titles.