SEA Games 31: Karate brings Vietnam four golds on May 19
The Vietnamese karate team performed excellently on May 19, the second day of karate competition during the ongoing SEA Games 31, winning four more golds on the day.
Do Thanh Nhan of Vietnam (red belt) during his match on the day. (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Binh (VNA) – The Vietnamese karateteam performed excellently on May 19, the second day of karate competition duringthe ongoing SEA Games 31, winning four more golds on the day.
The trio Nguyen Thi Phuong, Luu Thi Thu Uyen and Nguyen Ngoc Tram brought homethe gold in women’s team kata.
Two female artists of Vietnam won gold, Bui Thi Thao in women’s kumite over68kg and Ho Thi Thu Hien in women’s kumite under 68kg, while Do Thanh Nhanpocketed gold in men’s kumite under 84kg.
Meanwhile, the gold in women’s kumite under 55kg went to SanyistyaraniCok Istri Agung (Indonesia) and Raghonathan Sharmendran (Malaysia) claimedgold in the men’s kumite under 75kg.
Besides the four golds, Vietnam also had two bronze medals on May 19.
During the day, Indonesia claimed one gold and four silvers, Malaysia one goldand two bronzes, the Philippines three bronzes, Thailand one silver and twobronzes, Cambodia three bronzes and Laos two silvers.
Karate competitions are taking place at the gymnasium of NinhBinh province from May 18-20, with 15 sets of medals up for grab./.
As the 31st Southeast Asia (SEA) Games approaches, the northern province of Ninh Binh is speeding up preparations for the region's biggest sporting event.
Vice Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet made an inspection tour of localities that will host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to have a deeper look into their preparations for the largest regional sports event.
Karate artists of Vietnam are exerting efforts with the determination of obtaining four gold medals at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), according to the national organsing committee for SEA Games 31.
Vietnam had claimed 125 gold, 76 silver and 74 bronze medals as of May 18 evening, the sixth official competition day of the ongoing SEA Games 31, retaining the top position in the medal table.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
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Do Thanh Nhan of Vietnam (red belt) during his match on the day. (Photo: VNA) 
