Dang Dinh Tung, representing Vietnam in jujitsu, qualified for the men’s 69kg newaza Gi final. He defeated Baluyo Yman Xavier of the Philippines 5-0, earning gold for Vietnam.
In taekwondo, athlete Nguyen Hong Trong also added a gold medal in the men’s 54kg category.
Vietnamese karate athletes overcame host Thailand in the team kata finals to defend their gold medal.
On the afternoon of December 11, Vietnam competed in karate team events for both men and women. The Vietnamese women’s karate team, including Nguyen Thi Phuong, Luu Thi Thu Uyen, Bui Ngoc Nhi and Nguyen Ngoc Tram, advanced to the finals, while the men narrowly lost in the semifinals.
In the women’s karate team final, they won gold with a score of 3.50, successfully defending their title from SEA Games 32-2023.
Meanwhile, the men’s karate team earned a bronze medal.
