Bạc Thị Khiêm poses with the national flag after she wins gold in the women's 67kg category at the Asian Taekwondo Championship on May 18 in Đà Nẵng. Photo of Thể thao Việt Nam

 ĐÀ NẴNG -- Bạc Thị Khiêm won Việt Nam's only gold at the Asian Taekwondo Championship which closed on May 18 in Đà Nẵng City.

There were five Vietnamese fighters in the last day of competitions but only Khiêm advanced to the final of the women's 67kg class at the Tiên Sơn Sports Complex.

The Asian Games bronze medalist, who was seeded No 4, defeated Khussainova Nuray  of Kazakhstan in the first round. She won over Kwak Min-Ju of South Korea in the semi-finals. In the final, she beat Song Jie to top the podium.

Coach Vũ Anh Tuấn said it was a remarkable result for not only Khiêm but also Việt Nam's taekwondo. Last edition, the team did not win any title.

After five days of competitions, Việt Nam won two golds, one silver and 11 bronzes in both poomsae (performance) and kyorugi (combat) events.

The 2024 championship saw a record of more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, officials and staff from 45 countries and regions.

The ninth Asian Para Taekwondo Open Championships will continue on May 19 at the same venue. VNS