Wushu fighter finds gold for Vietnam after 16 yearsVietnam ended their title drought at the world event, winning a gold medal in sanda (combat) at the World Wushu Championships, which closed in Kazan, Russia, on October 3. Vietnamese wushu fighter Vo Minh Duc (in red) (Source: vothuat.vn)Vo Minh Duc defeated Filipino rival Arnel Mandal in the men’s 52kg category final at the Gymnastics Palace –Universiade Village. It is the third gold medal for Vietnam in the combat event, so far, and all are in the men’s pool. Following five days of competition, a total of 44 gold medals were awarded to athletes. Vietnam won two gold, five silver and two bronze medals, and ranked sixth.

Source: VietNamNet News October 05, 2017 03:33 UTC