Da Nang Sports overcomes difficulties at SEA Games 32

At the 32nd SEA Games held in Cambodia, the Da Nang sports delegation faced many difficulties and challenges when some of the city's strong sports were not included in the competition program. However, the athletes tried their best to train and compete with determination, contributing to the overall success of the Vietnamese sports delegation.

Hien Nam (far right) with teammates and coaching staff on the podium to receive medals at SEA Games 32. (Photo provided by the character)

The city sports delegation has 6 coaches and 24 athletes participating in the 32nd SEA Games in the following sports: football, athletics, swimming, taekwondo, karate, diving, billiards, triathlon, sailing, ouk chatrang chess, kun bokator and traditional boat racing. The goal set by the city sports delegation is to strive to win 3 gold medals (HCV), 2 silver medals (HCB), 4 bronze medals (HCĐ). However, after a process of effort and determination to compete, the city athletes ended the games with 8 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 5 bronze medals.

In traditional rowing, Ho Thi Ne, Tran Thanh Cuong, Tran Tuong Khang and Hien Nam won 1 gold medal in the 500m mixed 12-boat event; Ho Thi Ne, Tran Thanh Cuong and Hien Nam won 1 gold medal in the 800m mixed 12-boat event. In addition, Ho Thi Ne won 1 gold medal in the 250m women's 3-boat event; Hien Nam, Tran Thanh Cuong and Tran Tuong Khang won 1 silver medal in the 250m men's 12-boat event. In swimming, Hoang Quy Phuoc and Nguyen Huu Kim Son won 1 gold medal in the 4x200m freestyle event. In addition, Nguyen Huu Kim Son won 1 silver medal in the 1,500m freestyle event; Hoang Quy Phuoc won 1 bronze medal in the 4x100m freestyle event. The remaining athletes with high achievements include: Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc (1 gold medal, athletics), Huynh Van Cuong (1 gold medal, kun bokator), Tran Le Tan Dat (1 gold medal, karate), Nguyen Hoai Thuong (1 gold medal, diving), Nguyen Thanh Ngung (1 silver medal, athletics), Tran Thi Anh Tuyet (1 silver medal, taekwondo), Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi (1 silver medal, billiards), Hoang Nam Thang (2 bronze medals, conch), Hoang Van Hai (1 bronze medal, triathlon) and Luong Duy Cuong (1 bronze medal, football).

According to athlete Hien Nam, the 2 gold medals and 1 silver medal he and his teammates won at the 32nd SEA Games were the result of nearly 1 year of determination and hard training. Traditional rowing is not Hien Nam's forte. For nearly 10 years, he has been pursuing canoeing. At the 31st SEA Games, the Ta Rieng boy won 2 gold medals in canoeing in the C2-1000 and C4-1000 categories. However, at the 32nd SEA Games, canoeing was not included in the competition program. Recognizing Hien Nam's qualities, the coaching staff chose him to compete in traditional rowing.

“The moment I stood on the podium to receive the medal, I was happy because my efforts and hard work had paid off. I was honored and proud to have contributed to the glory of Da Nang sports in particular and Vietnamese sports in general in the regional arena. The 32nd SEA Games was truly memorable as it was the first time I competed in traditional rowing. In the future, I will practice harder to explore my limits, determined to win more valuable medals,” Hien Nam said.

Along with Hien Nam, the 32nd SEA Games was a memorable event for Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc when she finished first in the 20km women's race walk with a time of 1 hour 55 minutes 01 seconds. The athlete born in 1990 has shown her overwhelming level over her opponents in the Southeast Asian region over the past years. The gold medal in Cambodia is the 5th Southeast Asian Games gold medal in Thanh Phuc's career after 4 previous times in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2022.

“The 32nd SEA Games was one of the most difficult tournaments as athletes had to compete in hot weather conditions. However, I am happy to have successfully defended my gold medal. After the 32nd SEA Games ended, I returned home to continue training. My goal is to do my best to win a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics,” Thanh Phuc confided.

According to Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Trong Thao, with 8 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 5 bronze medals, the 32nd SEA Games is one of the most successful sports events in the city. In addition to the attention of the city's leaders and coaches, these achievements are also due to the solidarity, efforts in training and determined competition of all athletes. The valuable gold medals are the motivation for athletes to continue to strive, aiming for bigger playgrounds. The city will promptly commend and reward coaches and athletes to achieve high results.

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