Vietnam's team at the ASEAN Schools Games in Semerang, Indonesia. (Photo: thethaohcm.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese students on July 22 bagged two more gold medals at the ongoing ASEAN SchoolsGames in Semerang, Indonesia.
Hoang Thanh Giangpocketed a gold medal in the girls’ triple jump with a result of 12.67 metres.She was followed by Arisa Choosiri of Thailand (12.35m) and Hurano Diana Rysiaof the Philippines (11.87m).
Bui Thi Ngan took theother gold in the girls’ 800m after clocking a time of 2:15.81. Nguyen Thi ThuHa also of Vietnam and Halimatusakdiah of Indonesia were the runners-up.
Vietnam have won eightgold medals, seven silvers and four bronzes in total to temporarily rankfifth in the medal tally.
Indonesia satatop the table with 33 gold medals. Thailand were in second with 26 andMalaysia close behind with 18.
A contingent of 103athletes from Vietnam joined about 1,600 student athletes and officials from 10ASEAN countries at the Holy Terang Bangsa School to compete in six out of theevent's nine sports.
The ASEAN Schools Gamesis an annual sporting event which aims to enhance friendship among studentsaround the Southeast Asian region. It also seeks to promote ASEAN solidarityamong the youth and provide opportunities for school athletes to engage incultural exchange.-VNA
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