ĐÀ NẴNG -- Bạc Thị Khiêm won Việt Nam's only gold at the Asian Taekwondo Championship which closed on May 18 in Đà Nẵng City. The Asian Games bronze medalist, who was seeded No 4, defeated Khussainova Nuray of Kazakhstan in the first round. Coach Vũ Anh Tuấn said it was a remarkable result for not only Khiêm but also Việt Nam's taekwondo. After five days of competitions, Việt Nam won two golds, one silver and 11 bronzes in both poomsae (performance) and kyorugi (combat) events. The ninth Asian Para Taekwondo Open Championships will continue on May 19 at the same venue.

Source: Viet Nam News May 19, 2024 02:01 UTC