Vietnamese wushu martial artists qualify for 2025 World Games

Duong Thuy Vi, who earned a gold medal for Vietnam at the 2022 World Games, secured her spot at the 2025 event with a strong recent performance.

Wushu martial artist Duong Thuy Vi (Photo: cadn.com.vn)
Wushu martial artist Duong Thuy Vi (Photo: cadn.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Seven Vietnamese wushu martial artists have successfully qualified for the 2025 World Games, scheduled to take place from August 7 - 17 in Chengdu, China.

Duong Thuy Vi, who earned a gold medal for Vietnam at the 2022 World Games, secured her spot at the 2025 event with a strong recent performance.

The taolu (performance) event will also feature other notable athletes, including Dang Tran Phuong Nhi, who won two gold medals at the 2023 World Wushu Championships, and Nong Van Huu, the champion of the 32nd SEA Games.

In addition, Vietnam will send four athletes to compete in the sanda (combat) event, including gold medalists Huynh Do Dat and Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy from the 2023 World Wushu Championships./.

VNA

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