Vietnam top rankings at Southeast Asian Karate Championship

Vietnam topped the medal tally at the Southeast Asian Karate Championship, with 28 gold, 31 silver and 17 bronze medals.

Vietnam top the medal tally at the Southeast Asian Karate Championship. (Photo: KARATEVN)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam topped the medal tally at the Southeast Asian Karate Championship, which concluded in Brunei on June 19.

The team brought home 28 gold, 31 silver and 17 bronze medals, with the highest achievement among participating countries by far.

Indonesia finished second, with 11 gold, nine silver and 24 bronze medals, while Thailand placed third with eight gold, six silver and 27 bronze medals.

The six-day tournament featured 424 martial artists from nine countries in the region, competing in Kata (performance) and Kumite (combat) events across different age groups.

During the closing ceremony, the Southeast Asian Karate Federation handed the flag to Vietnam, designating it as the host for next year’s Southeast Asian Karate Championship.

In addition to achieving great results, this tournament provided the country's karatekas with a valuable opportunity to gain international competition experience and assess regional opponents in preparation for the 33rd SEA Games, which will take place later this year in Thailand./.

VNA