Leading, then falling behind, and finally winning in a nail-biting match, how did the two Vietnamese shooters brilliantly secure the gold medal in shooting?
TPO - Right at Photharam Shooting Range, a familiar shooting range for Thai athletes, two shooters, Le Thi Mong Tuyen and Nguyen Tam Quang, showed incredible talent and composure by winning a breathtaking victory, thereby claiming the gold medal in the 10m mixed team air rifle event.
Báo Tiền Phong•12/12/2025
At noon on December 12th, two shooters, Le Thi Mong Tuyen and Nguyen Tam Quang, of the Vietnamese shooting team entered the final to compete for the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. (Photo: Anh Thang) To cheer on her teammates, shooting hot girl Phi Thanh Thao and other members of the team arrived in the stands early to show their support. (Photo: Thanh Hai) Against their Thai opponents, the two Vietnamese shooters had an excellent start. (Photo: Anh Thắng) Mong Tuyen shared that she has gained a lot of experience at this SEA Games, has a better mindset, and is more thoroughly prepared compared to the previous SEA Games. (Photo: Anh Thang) Nguyen Tam Quang did the same. Thanks to that, both of them led Thailand 6-0 after the first few rounds of shooting. (Photo: Anh Thang) However, the Thai shooters also showed their talent by not only leveling the score but also taking a 12-10 lead, putting pressure on the Vietnamese duo. (Photo: Anh Thắng)
Mong Tuyen said that it was a time when she was "very nervous and anxious." But then, she "heard the cheers from the stands and the shouts of 'Vietnam,' knowing that her coaches, teammates, and fans had faith in her and her teammates, so she had to try her best, make the most accurate shots, and achieve the best score." (Photo: Anh Thang) Coach Nghiem Viet Hung of the Vietnamese shooting team also gave instructions to his players to adjust their mindset and maintain their performance as at the beginning. (Photo: Anh Thang) "In the final shot, we tried to stay calm, adjust our mood, and were determined to win," Mong Tuyen shared. (Photo: Anh Thang) And she and Nguyen Tam Quang succeeded after nearly a minute of aiming. Vietnam defeated Thailand 16-14, thereby winning the gold medal in the SEA Games 33 10m air rifle mixed team event. (Photo: Anh Thang) Despite their equally impressive performance, host nation Thailand had to settle for second place at Photharam Shooting Range, Sports Authority of Thailand. (Photo: Anh Thắng) Members of the Vietnamese shooting team and fans erupted in joy. (Photo: Thanh Hai)
The two shooters were equally delighted. (Photo: Thanh Hai) Mong Tuyen said emotionally that she was "very happy and delighted to bring home the first gold medal for the Vietnamese shooting team, contributing to the overall achievement of the Vietnamese sports delegation." (Photo: Anh Thang) Instead of the fierce intensity he displayed during the competition, Nguyen Tam Quang reverted to his usual shy demeanor, sharing, "I am very emotional, but at this moment I cannot accurately express in words what is going on in my mind." (Photo: Anh Thang) With this victory, Mong Tuyen, as well as Tam Quang and the Vietnamese shooting team, are completely confident in aiming for higher goals in the coming days. (Photo: Anh Thang)
Báo Tiền Phong•12/12/2025
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