Local competitors top int’l athletics tournament

Vietnamese athletes won six gold medals, four silvers and two bronzes to claim first place at the 20th International Track and Field Vietnam Open 2013, which ended on July 21 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese athletes won six gold medals, four silvers and two bronzes to claim first place at the 20th International Track and Field Vietnam Open 2013, which ended on July 21 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Malaysia came second with five gold medals, four silvers and seven bronzes, while the Philippines collected three gold medals, five silvers and five bronzes to take the third place.

In the separate provincial category, Khanh Hoa finished first with five gold medals and three silvers. The Military team came second with four gold medals, two silvers and three bronzes and Hanoi finished third with four gold medals and one silver.

The annual two day event attracted athlete’s from seven countries.-VNA

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