The competition took place from June 11 to 20 and was organized by the World Para Athletics Federation as a qualifying event for the Asian Para Games, which will be held in Japan this October.
Nguyen Thi Hai claimed two silver medals: one in the women's F57 shot put with a throw of 8.74m and another in the women's F57 discus throw, where she recorded 25.98m. Both of her performances met the qualification standards for upcoming Asian-level competitions.
Nguyen Thi Hai wons two silver medals
Meanwhile, Tran Van Nguyen added to the tally by securing a bronze medal in the men's F40 javelin throw with a mark of 23.76m
Other Vietnamese athletes also achieved qualifying marks for the Asian Para Games, including Nguyen Viet Dai in the F34 shot put with a throw of 7.76 meters, Nguyen Ngoc Hiep in the T11 long jump with a leap of 5.11 meters, and Tran Thi Thuy Hang in the F44 shot put with a distance of 7.55 meters.
With a total of two silver medals, one bronze medal, and four athletes qualifying for the Asian Para Games, Vietnam’s Para Athletics Team concluded the tournament on a positive note. The results reflect the steady progress of Vietnamese para athletics on the international stage and provide a strong foundation for the team’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.
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