Chau Tuyet Van claims silver at World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
VOV.VN - Vietnamese martial artist Chau Tuyet Van has secured a silver medal in the women's under-40 individual recognized poomsae event at the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon, the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Competing at the Songam Sports Town Air Dome on September 17, Chau advanced to the final round. Relying on experience, technical stability, and competitive composure honed through years of international tournaments, she progressed through the preliminary rounds to reach the gold-medal match.
Her opponent in the final, Chang Ting Jung of Chinese Taipei, claimed the gold, while Chau earned the silver. Bronze medals went to Kong Lai Lee of Hong Kong (China) and Huynh Thanh Van of the US.
Notably, host representative Yoon Chaemin of the RoK was eliminated in the early rounds. Chau's run to the final and silver-medal finish underscored her enduring competitiveness on the global stage.
The silver medal in Chuncheon highlights Chau's sustained high performance after years of elite competition. Born in 1990, Chau has built an extensive collection of medals from the SEA Games, Asian championships, and world tournaments, particularly in team poomsae events. At the 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong (China), she and her teammates secured gold medals for Vietnam.
The 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships is taking placefrom September 16 to 20 in Chuncheon, marking one of the most prominent events on the World Taekwondo schedule.
According to organizers, the tournament has drawn a record 1,411 athletes from 83 countries and the Refugee Team, competing across 42 medal events in recognized and creative poomsae. Including team delegations, the event brings together over 2,200 participants from 85 countries.
This year's edition marks the fourth time the RoK has hosted the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, following previous events in Seoul in 2006, Incheon in 2007, and Goyang in 2022. Chau's silver medal reinforces Vietnam's competitive standing among the world's leading poomsae athletes.
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