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Vietnamese players win gold, silvers at ITF – J30 Ninh Binh 1

Vietnamese athletes were honoured at the closing ceremony of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) – J30 Ninh Binh 1 2024 on November 17 in Ninh Binh province.

Pham La Hoang Anh and Duong Hoang Cuong of Vietnam on top podium of the ITF – J30 Ninh Binh 1's boys' doubles event. (Photo: VTF)
Pham La Hoang Anh and Duong Hoang Cuong of Vietnam on top podium of the ITF – J30 Ninh Binh 1's boys' doubles event. (Photo: VTF)

Ninh Binh (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese athletes were honoured at the closing ceremony of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) – J30 Ninh Binh 1 2024 on November 17 in Ninh Binh province.

The host players secured one gold and two silvers from the international event which was one of activities of the third Ninh Binh Festival.

On the last day of competition, Nguyen Dai Khanh took the silver in the boys' singles after losing 2-6, 4-6 to Lee Gyudan of the Republic of Korea in the final match at the provincial Sports Training and Competition Centre.

Earlier, Pham La Hoang Anh and Duong Hoang Cuong of Vietnam came from behind to win the boys' doubles title of the host duo who were defeated easily 1-6 to Korean pair Yang Daniel and Oh Seung Min in the first set.

Under strong local support they fought back and won 6-0 in the second set and went on to take 10-2 in the super tie break.

“Hoang Anh is really 'an architect' on the court, assisting perfect balls for his partner to score points," said Nguyen Hong Son, General Secretary of the Vietnam Tennis Federation.

"Our two players not only cooperate well with each other but also have great tactic in this match. Their determination and strong fighting spirit along with the enthusiastic cheering from supporters and family help them win this title.

"VTF will continue to accompany them on their journey to become professional athletes, aiming to compete and achieve high results at upcoming national and international tournaments," Son said.

Vietnamese athletes also advanced in the final of the girls' doubles event but they failed to top the podium.

Ngo Hong Hanh and Nguyen Ngoc Thuy Khanh lost 4-6 to Riho Goto of Japan and Yebin Kang of the RoK in the first set.

They came back to take 7-5 win in the second but could not maintain their form in the super tie break, losing 7-10 and taking silver.

The girls' singles title went to Goto who beat Indian Aleena Farid 6-0, 6-2 in the gold-medal match.

More than 100 young players from 20 countries and regions took part in the event. As a tournament for juniors, medal winners did not receive cash bonus but points to improve their world ranking.

They will continue playing the ITF – J30 Ninh Binh 2 event from November 18-24 at the same venue./.

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