Vietnamese Karate made a strong impression at the 33rd SEA Games.

The Vietnamese Karate team has completed a SEA Games that exceeded expectations, both in terms of achievements and professional depth.

With 6 gold medals won, Vietnamese Karate not only surpassed its initial targets but also continued to affirm its leading position in Southeast Asia, a position built and strengthened through years of targeted investment.

The achievements of Vietnamese Karate have been built and strengthened over many years of targeted investment.

Before the 33rd SEA Games, Vietnamese Karate was given a target of winning 3 to 4 gold medals, amidst increased investment from regional competitors and significant progress in young athletes. However, through thorough preparation, sound tactics, and unwavering competitive spirit, Vietnamese martial artists achieved a more successful campaign than expected. The six gold medals are not only an impressive achievement but also clearly reflect the stability and depth of the national Karate force.

Vietnam's gold medals in Karate at the 33rd SEA Games came from both individual and team events, spread across key weight categories. In the women's kumite event, Hoang Thi My Tam and Dinh Thi Huong delivered convincing performances, demonstrating maturity in technique and competitive spirit, thus securing important victories. In addition, male martial artists such as Khuat Hai Nam (67kg kumite) and Nguyen Thanh Truong (84kg kumite) continued to prove their pivotal roles, maintaining Vietnam's dominance against fierce competition from traditional regional rivals.

Notably, team events continued to be a highlight for Vietnamese Karate. The two gold medals in the women's team kata and women's team kumite demonstrated a balanced skill level, tactical coordination, and collective competitive spirit. In particular, the gold medal in the women's team kumite, won on the final day of competition, marked a memorable end to the team's emotional SEA Games 33 journey, affirming their persistent fighting spirit and unwavering determination until the very last moment.

Each medal won at the 33rd SEA Games is the culmination of thorough, serious, and in-depth preparation.

Not only did Vietnam win 6 gold medals, but it also secured numerous silver and bronze medals, maintaining its position among the top teams in the Karate medal standings. More importantly, the Vietnamese athletes demonstrated consistent performance, minimizing systemic errors – a factor often decisive in multi-sport competitions like the SEA Games.

The success at the 33rd SEA Games was the result of a long and strategic preparation process. Over the years, Vietnamese Karate has focused on rejuvenating its workforce, providing opportunities for young athletes to gain experience in international competitions, while maintaining the leadership role of experienced practitioners. Training methods have been modernized, closely following the professional trends of Asian and world Karate, helping athletes quickly adapt to changes in competition rules as well as the demands for physical fitness, speed, and tactics.

Furthermore, the close coordination between the coaching staff, experts, and athletes in analyzing opponents and developing specific competition strategies for each event also played a crucial role in the overall success. Each medal won at the SEA Games 33 is the culmination of a thorough, serious, and in-depth preparation process.

Concluding the 33rd SEA Games, Vietnamese Karate not only successfully completed its assigned tasks but also created an important foundation for further goals in the future. The achievement of 6 gold medals affirms the correct direction of the sport and serves as a great encouragement for athletes on their journey towards larger arenas such as the Asian Games and continental championships. With the current foundation, Vietnamese Karate has every reason to expect solid progress in the next phase.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/dau-an-dam-net-cua-karate-viet-nam-tai-sea-games-33-20251215151657554.htm