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Seven Vietnamese golfers to attend ASIAD 19

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) on July 19 selected seven athletes to attend Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 taking place in Hangzhou, China, in September this year.
Seven Vietnamese golfers to attend ASIAD 19 ảnh 1Seven Vietnamese golfers to attend ASIAD 19 (Photo:Vietnam national golf team)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA)on July 19 selected seven athletes to attend Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 takingplace in Hangzhou, China, in September this year.

From July 2-4, the Sports Authority of Vietnam incollaboration with the VGA successfully organised qualifying rounds in Vinpearl Golf South Hoi An to selectthe best athletes who will represent Vietnam at the biggest sports competition in Asia.

The Vietnamese men’s golf team consists of fourathletes and women's team, three.

Among the selected athletes, four ranked thefirst and second in the qualifying round.

The Training Board selectedthree more athletes according to criteria such as place on the World Amateur GolfRankings; results of the National Amateur Golf Championship 2023; and achievementsof athletes at major tournaments in the first half of 2023, among others./.

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