This year’s tournament attracted nearly 1,000 athletes from 30 teams worldwide, creating a highly competitive environment with strong technical standards. The Vietnamese Kickboxing team participated in the tournament under the leadership of Head of Delegation Vu Duc Thinh - President of the Vietnam Kickboxing Federation, along with 15 coaches and 52 athletes.
Notably, all the funding for the competition was raised from local budgets and social contributions, demonstrating proactiveness and flexibility in organizing the participants, and reflecting the joint efforts of many units to promote sustainable development of the movement.
Commenting on the team's performance, Mr. Vu Duc Thinh stated that the results demonstrated the serious preparation of the localities as well as the spirit of solidarity and high determination of the athletes representing their country. Participating in the tournament with socialized funding not only helps reduce budget pressure but also creates motivation for localities to proactively invest in and improve the quality of athlete training.By the end of the final competition day (April 11, local time), Vietnam had claimed 32 gold medals, 33 silver medals, and 30 bronze medals. The team’s third-place overall finish was particularly notable given that 25 participating teams managed to win at least one gold medal, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the tournament.
Several Vietnamese athletes delivered outstanding performances to contribute gold medals to the national tally, including Mong Thi Kieu Trang (women’s 60kg), Vo Khanh Hien (women’s 50kg), Bui Minh Kha Tu (women’s 70kg), Sa Thi Ngoc Khue (women’s 55kg), Dinh Chi Thien (men’s 63kg), Truong Thi Ngoc Phung (women’s 70kg), Phung Phu Thuan (men’s 89kg), Trieu Thi Phuong Thuy (women’s 55kg), Dinh Van Vang (men’s 51kg), and Bui Thi Yen Nhi (women’s 52kg). Among them, Bui Thi Yen Nhi, representing Ho Chi Minh City kickboxing, made a significant contribution to the team’s overall success.
Host nation Thailand topped the medal table with 89 gold, 123 silver, and 171 bronze medals. Uzbekistan finished second with 36 gold, 22 silver, and 14 bronze medals.
With this achievement, Vietnam continues to affirm its regional standing while steadily enhancing its competitiveness at the global level.
Nguyen Khang