Masters win silvers at Asian tournament

Nguyễn Thị Hoàng Yến pockets a silver from the Asian Xiangqi Championship, which closed in Malaysia on December 2. — File Photo

Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won two silver medals at the Asian Xiangqi Championship, which closed in Malaysia on Friday.

Nguyễn Thị Hoàng Yến came in second in the women’s individual category after five wins, one draw and one loss. She was defeated by China’s Chen Xing Lin, who later won the championship. Hong Kong’s Lam Ka Yan took the bronze medal.

Việt Nam men’s team secured the other medal, with six wins and one loss. China again won the title, with seven wins. Macao came in third. — VNS

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