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The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
In shooting, Vietnamese marksmen put in an impressive performance, sweeping two men’s team gold medals.
Thai newspapers expressed deep disappointment with their team over what many described as a “heartbreaking” defeat.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The highlight was Vietnam’s 70th gold medal, claimed by Nguyen Thi My Trang, who captured the women’s 57kg freestyle title with a dominant 10-0 victory over Myanmar’s Thae Thaint Thaint Thu in the final.
On behalf of the Government and football fans nationwide, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended his warm congratulations to the coaching staff, all players of the Vietnam women’s national football team on winning the silver at the 33rd SEA Games.
The trio of Nguyen Thuy Trang, Trinh Thu Vinh and Trieu Thi Hoa Hong delivered an impressive performance in the women’s 10m air pistol team event on December 14. Competing with consistency and precision, the Vietnamese shooters amassed a total of 1,711 points to win the gold medal and shatter the SEA Games record.
After four days of competition, Thailand continued to dominate, amassing 94 gold medals. Indonesia moved into second place with 31 golds, while Vietnam held third with 30 titles.
Through VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan, the PM praised the squads for their full commitment to the nation, highlighting their strong will, resilience and determination, while urging coaches Mai Duc Chung and Kim Sang-sik to focus on meticulous semifinal preparations.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The ceremony opened with a large-scale light performance depicting the 11 Southeast Asian nations, accompanied by greetings in each country’s language.
A total of 28 teams with 552 members have arrived in Thailand, with several squads, including the men’s and women’s football teams, baseball, handball and badminton, already beginning competition as scheduled. An additional 160 athletes, including key teams in athletics, swimming and archery, were due to join the delegation later the same day.
The airline will also provide free transportation of three tonnes of baggage for officials and athletes, including checked luggage and specialised equipment required for competition.
At SEA Games 33, every Vietnamese athlete wearing the uniform will carry not only national pride but also the strong energy and support of millions of fans.
The Southern Major City Stadium is currently flooded, preventing officials from preparing it for the Thai boxing event of the SEA Games.
The 2025 SEA Games results will serve as a benchmark for the Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports’ long-term programme, which includes preparing a performance roadmap toward the 2028 Olympics.
At the 32nd SEA Games held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from May 5–17, 2023, Thailand ranked second overall with 108 gold, 96 silver, and 108 bronze medals. Vietnam topped the standings with 136 gold, 105 silver, and 114 bronze medals.