Vietnam Taekwondo won bronze medal at ASIAD 19

Martial artist Tran Ho Duy brought home a bronze medal for Vietnamese taekwondo in the men's individual boxing semi-finals at the 19th ASIAD .

Martial artist Tran Ho Duy (taekwondo) is sure to win a medal at the 19th ASIAD. Photo: Vietnam Sports Delegation

After winning against Chan Chung Yin of Hong Kong (China) and Moghis Wki (Saudi Arabia), martial artist Tran Ho Duy of the Vietnamese taekwondo team advanced to the semi-finals of the men's individual boxing event at the 19th ASIAD to meet opponent Kang Wanjin (Korea).

The 2001-born athlete is sure to win at least a bronze medal. However, he is still expected to create a surprise, thereby changing the medal color at this year's Games.

However, as expected, the Vietnamese boxer did not create much of an advantage over his Korean opponent.

Kang Wanjin played better and won 7,410-7,120 against Tran Ho Duy.

Thus, Tran Ho Duy officially brought home the bronze medal for the Vietnamese taekwondo team.

It is worth mentioning that this is the first time the 2001-born boxer has participated in an ASIAD. Therefore, this achievement is a worthy recognition for Ho Duy's efforts and training.

Meanwhile, in the women’s individual boxing event, Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Thi Kim Ha stopped in the quarter-finals. She scored 7.820 points, losing 0.010 points to her opponent Cha Yeaeun (South Korea).

Thus, the Vietnamese taekwondo team ended the first day of competition with 1 bronze medal.

Up to now, the Vietnamese sports delegation has won 2 bronze medals. Before that, the rowing "opened the race" with a bronze medal in the women's four-scull category, heavyweight 1 oar, by Dinh Thi Hao, Ha Thi Vui, Pham Thi Hue and Du Thi Bong.

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