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She lost 5-0 to Carol Huynh, who proceeded into the semi-final round where she was trounced by Japanese competitor Hitomi Obara.

Lua’s loss had been predicted for the event, despite her great efforts in training. Lua had faced difficulties in making preparations for the world’s largest sporting event as coaching resources were limited and she couldn’t afford to train overseas.

Viewers can look forward to seeing Vietnamese athlete Duong Thi Viet compete in the high jump on August 9.