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Watcharakul Limjittakorn is the winner of the first gold medal at this year's SEA Games. |
In the final round, Watcharakul made a strong impression with her decisive, high-difficulty movements and superior rhythm control. She convincingly defeated her two competitors from Singapore and Laos, thus putting the host country temporarily in the lead in the overall standings.
The gold medal is a significant boost for Thai sports , especially as they aim to dominate the SEA Games on home soil. Taekwondo is one of Thailand's strengths, and early success in the poomsae (forms) event helps them solidify their confidence in their gold medal campaign.
On the Vietnamese side, the taekwondo team entered the competition day with high expectations, with 6 poomsae events competing, with the finals taking place at 2 p.m. This is the event that Vietnam won big at the 2023 SEA Games with two gold medals.
However, the taekwondo poomsae (forms) competition is subject to subjective scoring, making the competition more unpredictable. Thailand's home advantage also gives them a strong roster of athletes, posing a significant challenge to Vietnam's ambitions.
However, the Vietnamese team showed great determination on their opening day. Fans are hoping that this afternoon will bring the first positive signs, marking the beginning of the Vietnamese sports delegation's quest for gold at the 33rd SEA Games.
Source: https://znews.vn/huy-chuong-vang-dau-tien-o-sea-games-33-post1609943.html
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