The championship features 800 athletes from across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, and Cambodia, competing in Newaza Gi, Newaza Nogi, Fighting, and Performance divisions. Vietnam’s national jujitsu team comprise 93 athletes, namely Phung Mui Nhinh, Trinh Thi Nhay, Trieu Thu Thuy, Trieu To Khanh, and Vuong Tri Hai.
On the final day of competition, Vietnamese fighters added more gold medals in various weight classes, including: Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc (women’s Fighting over 70kg), Nguyen Thi Le (women’s Fighting 48kg), Ha Thi Anh Uyen (women’s Fighting 57kg), Vu Thi Anh Thu (women’s Fighting 63kg), Hoang Thi Nhat Que (women’s Fighting 70kg), Dao Hong Son (men’s Fighting 56kg), and Dang Dinh Tung (men’s Fighting 69kg), among others. In the youth categories (U16, U18, U21), young Vietnamese Ju-jitsu athletes continued to perform strongly, securing additional gold medals in decisive matches.
Vietnam claimed the overall championship title with 84 golds, 70 silvers, and 74 bronzes. The Philippines, came in second with 34 golds, 35 silvers, and 39 bronzes. Thailand placed third with 17 golds, 8 silvers, and 8 bronzes. Singapore, Cambodia, and Malaysia followed in the standings.
“Our goal in this tournament is to gain experience and prepare thoroughly for the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand this December,” said Bui Dinh Tien, head coach of the Vietnam Ju-Jitsu team. “Through this tournament, we also have a clearer view of the preparations of other countries for both the 33rd SEA Games and the 2025 Southeast Asian Championships. Basically, all the key athletes of the participating countries are present.”
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