The same day, female chess player Doan Thi Hong Nhung brought a gold medal to Vietnam in Ouk Chaktrang women's single 60-minute after defeating Fillipo player Shania Mae Garcia Mendoza.
With this, the Vietnamese chess team has reached its target of two gold medals at the 32nd SEA Games.
On May 9 afternoon, athlete Dang Ngoc Xuan Thien won a gold medal in gymnastics in the individual men's hand-cranked event, with 13.45 points.
This is the 33rd gold medal for Vietnam Sports at the 32nd SEA Games.
The same day, Vietnamese Vovinam artists secured a gold medal in the women's multiple training event, where one person defends against three others with a weapon.
On the afternoon of May 9, Vietnam lost to the Philippines 1-2 in the women's football. However, the team still won first place in Group A.
Earlier, Vietnam beat Malaysia 2-1 in the men’s football, officially securing a slot in the semi-finals./.
