Four medals for Vietnam at 2026 Sepak Takraw World Championship
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national sepak takraw team returned home on August 12 after concluding their participation at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Championship - King’s Cup in Thailand with four medals.
The national squad earned one gold, two silvers, and one bronze as the tournament wrapped up on August 11.
The solitary gold medal came in the women's doubles event, where Vietnam defeated Myanmar in the final. The women's side also reached two additional finals in the quadrant and regu (team) events, finishing as runners-up to host Thailand to take two silvers.
In the men’s division, the team added a bronze medal in the regu event. Following their return, the athletes are resuming training at the National Sports Training Center to prepare for the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Japan this September.
The team will forgo overseas training camps to focus on domestic preparations, incorporating tactical insights gained from their World Championship matches following the recent ASIAD 20 draw.
Gold targets in sight as Sepak Takraw World Championship begins in Thailand
VOV.VN - National team players from Vietnam departed for Thailand on August 2 to compete in the 2026 King’s Cup World Championship, aiming to test their form ahead of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20).
