This is the second gold medal won by Nhi at international events within the last month, following her victory in the women’s over 60kg arnis category at the recent 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30).

Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thi Cam Nhi (second from left) wins gold medal in the women’s 70kg category at the 5th Asian Pencak Silat Championship.

Hosted by the Asian Pencak Silat Federation, the 5th Asian Pencak Silat Championship brought together many strong participants from more than 10 countries and territories, who competed in 16 weight categories and 6 Seni (demonstration) events.

In winning 12 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze medals, Vietnam's team posted a first-place finish at the championship, followed by Singapore and Malaysia, respectively.

It was the second time Vietnam has topped the championship, following its success in last year’s event hosted by India.

Bac Giang team win gold medal at National Wushu Championships

(BGO) – The 2019 National Wushu Championships was organized in Quang Ngai province on December 18 – 25, drawing more than 300 artists from 30 delegations, cities and sectors across the country.    

Vietnam sweeps three gold medals at Asian Petanque Championships

The Vietnamese delegation blasted their way to three gold medals, their best result ever, at the 3rd Asian Boules Sport Confederation (ABSC) Petanque Championships 2019 that concluded in Hanoi on December 22.

Vietnamese fighter punches his way to Asian muay Thai gold

Vietnam collected one gold, four silver and seven bronze medals at the 2019 Asian Muay Thai Championship in the UAE.

Bac Giang team wins 6 golds at International Open Chess Tournament

(BGO) – The 2019 International Open Chess Tournament has been recently held in Malaysia, drawing nearly 400 male and female chess players from 13 countries to vie for medals at three major categories of singles’ and team rapid, blitz and standard chess following Swiss 9 rounds rule.

25 players nominated for Golden Ball

Twenty-five players will vie for the 2019 Golden Ball award for best Vietnamese footballer of 2019 after organisers announced the nominees on December 16.

Source: NDO