Bui Dac Phi Vu of Vietnam (centre) takes gold in the men's 55kg category. (Photo: nld.com.vn) They achieved their target, matching what they accomplished in 2022, on thefirst day of the competition, which showcased the most impressive bodybuildersfrom Asia.
Bui Dac Phi Vu overcame Suresh Duwal of the hosts and Azri WinAsmat Sefri from Malaysia to secure his title in the men's 55kg category.
His teammate Tran Thi Thanh Tam triumphed inthe women's fitness physique up to 165cm and Nguyen Thi Kim Cuong championedthe women's fitness physique above 165cm.
The Vietnamese team also secured one silver and three bronzes inother categories.
The championship runs from 4-6 September with the participation of236 athletes from 17 countries and territories. They compete in 45 categories,organised by the Asian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, under the auspicesof the Nepal Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.
The first day witnessed the completion of 15 events for senior andjunior athletes. In the subsequent days, competitors will participate in themen's events with weights ranging from 75kg to over-100kg; women's 55kg andover-55kg; men's fitness physique, women's model physique; sport physique andathletic physique./.
VNA
