Specifically, at the Southeast Asian Championship, Vietnamese Canoeing won 3 gold medals and 2 bronze medals. The gold medals were won by rower Pham Hong Quan (C1 500m event); the pair Nguyen Thi Huong - Diep Thi Huong (C2 500m event) and athletes Ma Thi Thuy and Nguyen Thi Huong (women's 200m double boat event). The remaining gold medals were won by young rowers at the 2 Youth Canoeing Championships and the Asian U23 Championship.
In 2025, Canoeing will continue to be one of the key sports that Vietnam focuses on investing in. This is also the sport that Thailand has included in the official competition program at the SEA Games. Therefore, the impressive results in the above tournaments are not only the result of individual efforts, but also demonstrate the effectiveness of the methodical and strategic investment of the Vietnamese sports industry, demonstrating the position and mettle of Canoeing Vietnam. strong opponents in the region such as Thailand, Indonesia... These achievements are also considered an important stepping stone for Canoeing Vietnam before major tournaments such as the 33rd SEA Games.
In addition, competing in three major tournaments in the same week while still maintaining top form shows thorough preparation in terms of expertise, physical strength and competitive spirit. In addition, young athletes such as Diep Thi Huong, Nguyen Hong Thai, Ma Thi Thuy, Phung Ngoc Diem, Mac Thi Thanh Thuy, Ma Thi Dieu Ngoc, Tran Thi Quynh competed excellently.
In particular, in the women's four-sculls event, the team made history by winning the silver medal for the first time at the Asian U23 Championship. The four young girls who made this historic silver medal were Hoang Thi Huong, Bui Mai Hanh, Hoang Thi Lam, and Nguyen Thi Mai.
These are athletes who are gradually affirming their names and are ready to inherit the strength of their seniors in the long-term development strategy of Vietnamese rowing in the Asian arena.
Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/canoeing-viet-nam-gianh-10-hcv-tai-3-giai-dau-lon-20250615225106475.htm
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