'Hotgirl' shooter Mong Tuyen wins gold medal in a breathtaking match against Thailand.
Le Thi Mong Tuyen's breathtaking and brilliant final shot secured the first gold medal for the Vietnamese shooting team at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.
VietNamNet•12/12/2025
Entering the final of the 10m air rifle mixed event, two Vietnamese shooters, Mong Tuyen and Tam Quang, are expected to win the first gold medal for the Vietnamese shooting team at the SEA Games 33. The pressure is mounting on the two Vietnamese shooters. The Thai opponents started better with accurate shots. The coaches of Mong Tuyen and Tam Quang had to call a timeout to adjust the players' mentality. The final match was incredibly tense, with the two Thai athletes maintaining consistency in every shot. The turning point of the match came in the 15th decisive shot, when the Vietnam and Thailand teams were tied 14-14. The two Thai shooters fired first, followed by the two Vietnamese athletes. Mong Tuyen was the last to shoot. She aimed for almost a minute before pulling the trigger... Mong Tuyen and Tam Quang won the final match 16-14, brilliantly securing the gold medal after a spectacular back-and-forth battle with two Thai shooters. A well-deserved victory for the two Vietnamese shooters. The final results of the Vietnam and Thailand teams. "I am 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. There were times when I was very nervous and anxious, but then, hearing the cheers from the stands with the shouts of 'Vietnam,' knowing that the coaches, teammates, and fans have faith in us, I had to try my best, make the most accurate shots, and achieve the best score," Mong Tuyen shared. "There was pressure carrying the responsibility of bringing home the first gold medal for the Vietnamese shooting team in the final shot. I tried to stay calm, adjust my mood, and was determined to win. At this SEA Games, I also learned a lot of experience, had a better mindset, and prepared more thoroughly than at the previous SEA Games," said the shooter born in 2004. This is Mong Tuyen's first SEA Games gold medal. The two Vietnamese shooters were overjoyed on the podium receiving their awards.
The Vietnamese shooting team got off to an impressive start at the 33rd SEA Games .
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