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Aerobics athletes to defend World Cup title in Japan

Last year, Vietnam took a gold in the group division and plan to at least defend the title this year, although there are several team member changes. The team also won silver at the 2024 world championships.

Vietnam's team won the gold at the FIG World Cup in 2024. They will defend their title in this year's tournament on April 26-27. (Photo courtesy of FIG)
Vietnam's team won the gold at the FIG World Cup in 2024. They will defend their title in this year's tournament on April 26-27. (Photo courtesy of FIG)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam is aiming for gold at the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Suzuki World Cup 2025, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan, on April 26 and 27.

The national team have been practising intensively for weeks with all of its strongest athletes, including Nguyen Che Thanh, Phan The Gia Nam, Nguyen Lan Phuong, Hoang Gia Bao, Phan Thi Uyen Nhi, Nguyen Phuong Anh and Nguyen Tat Viet.

They will take part in the men's and women's individual, mixed pair and group events at the Ota-City General Gymnasium.

Last year, Vietnam took a gold in the group division and plan to at least defend the title this year, although there are several team member changes. The team also won silver at the 2024 world championships.

Athletes from 19 countries and regions will compete in this tournament, which is part of the FIG's annual international series./.

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