National Sports Games

Lê Phạm Ngọc Anh wins first gold for Quảng Ninh in archeey on December 11. Photo baoquangninh.com.vn

QUẢNG NINH — Quảng Ninh archers had a successful day on Sunday, bagging one gold medal and one bronze medal at the National Sports Games.

Young athlete Lê Phạm Ngọc Anh took her title in the women's 50m compound all-round event with 686 points. Teammate Châu Kiều Oanh earned a bronze with 678 points.

Nguyễn Như Quỳnh from Phú Thọ claimed the silver with 681 points.

Archery is organised at the Quảng Ninh Sports Complex in Hạ Long City.

A total of 270 athletes and coaches of 20 teams have registered to compete in 30 events from December 11-16.

The hosts take part in archery with nine athletes under coach Đặng Thị Nhàn and have targeted to win at least two titles.

"Although it is the first time that Quảng Ninh has hosted an archery competition, we appreciate their well-prepared and well-organised activities," said Phan Trọng Quân of the organising board.

"This is one of the best shooting ranges in Việt Nam with international standards. It will be chosen to host many national and international competitions in the future," he added. VNS