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October, 22 2012 09:46:13

Hosts Viet Nam finish first in succesful Judo Open

Viet Nam took top place at the International Judo Open which ended in southern Bac Lieu Province on Saturday.

The host won eight gold medals, one more than second-placed South Korea. Singapore stood third with one gold.

Earlier the Vietnamese athletes also triumphed at the Southeast Asian Judo Championships, grabbing 15 gold medals, all were in combat events. — VNS

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