Judo fighters to defend regional top place in Indonesia

May 29, 2024 - 14:13
The Việt Nam team will fight for top position at the Southeast Asian Judo Championship in Indonesia.

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Nguyễn Hoàng Thành (upper) and teammates will compete at the Southeast Asian Judo Championship in Indonesia on May 30-June 3. VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam team will fight for top position at the Southeast Asian Judo Championship in Indonesia.

As many as 75 martial artists including national champions such as Nguyễn Hoàng Thành, Đỗ Thu Hà, Nguyễn Ngọc Diễm Phương and Nguyễn Xuân Phi landed in Bali on Tuesday.

They will compete in the senior and junior (from 15-20 years old) divisions against nearly 200 fighters from nine countries.

While men will combat in eight weight categories ranging from 55kg to over-100kg, the women's will fight in seven, from 44kg to over-78kg.

Athletes will also vie for medals in performance events.

Competitions will begin on May 30 and end on June 6.

Last year, Vietnamese athletes secured 29 golds, 20 silvers and 20 bronzes and took top place in the medal tally. VNS

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