The tournament officially began on February 4 (local time) and features many of Asia’s leading shooters. Vietnam sent a 14-member squad to compete across both pistol and rifle events for men and women. The 10m air pistol categories were among the first to take place, setting the tone for the competition.
In the 10m air pistol women's team, Trinh Thu Vinh advanced to the final round, finishing fifth with 177.2 points. Shooter Trieu Thi Hoa Hong placed sixth with 154.7 points. Despite missing out on individual medals, Vietnam claimed the silver medal in the team event.
Three shooters Trinh Thu Vinh, Trieu Thi Hoa Hong, and Nguyen Thuy Trang scored a total of 1,713 points, ranking second after the Indian team with 1,726 points. Taian (China) secured bronze with 1,711 points.
In the men's 10m air pistol, Pham Quang Huy reached the individual final but finished sixth with 157.9 points. Vietnam’s men’s team - Pham Quang Huy, Lai Cong Minh and Nguyen Dinh Thanh - recorded 1,715 points, placing fourth overall. Uzbekistan won the team title with 1,732 points.
The Asian Championship will run until February 14 and includes several key events such as the 25m sport pistol, 10m air rifle, and mixed team competitions. Vietnam’s shooters are expected to continue challenging for medals in these categories. Thu Vinh and Thuy Trang will compete in additional women’s pistol events, while Quang Huy remains a strong medal hope in the mixed team discipline, where he previously enjoyed continental success.
The early silver medal has provided both confidence and momentum for the Vietnamese squad. With several days of competition remaining, the team aims to build on this promising start and add more podium finishes, reaffirming Vietnam’s growing stature in Asian shooting sports.
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