To enter the final, the Vietnamese team, comprising Hoang Thi My Tam, Nguyen Thi Ngoan, Dinh Thi Huong, and Vang Thi Ngoc My, defeated Nepal and China teams in the qualifying round and Hong Kong (China) in the semi-final.

The Vietnamese women’s team successfully wrapped up the tournament with one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal.

Hoang Thi My Tam of Vietnam (left) trounce Iranian Borjali Leila 8-1 in the women's kumite team final of the Asian Karate Championship on July 23 in Malaysia. Photo: AKF

The Asian Senior Karate Championship provides a premise for the Vietnamese karate team to prepare for the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19), taking place from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, China.

The other athletes to become finalists in the Asian tournament include Nguyen Thi Phuong in the women’s kata category, Dinh Thi Huong in the women’s 68kg kumite category, and Do Thanh Nhan in the men’s 84kg kumite category.

Vietnam is set to vie for medals in 12 categories.

Vietnamese women’s karate team. Photo: VNA

Japan and Iran came second and third, respectively. Vietnam with one gold, two silvers, and one bronze placed No 6 in a total of 30 participating countries and territories.

It was the second time in three years that the Vietnamese fighters took the gold. The first time was in 2021 while in 2022 they finished at the second place.

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