Four Vietnamese fighters to compete at US Open Taekwondo Championship
VOV.VN - Four taekwondo artists left Vietnam on March 4 to compete at the 2026 US Open Taekwondo Championship in Las Vegas, aiming to gain valuable ranking points and international experience ahead of major tournaments.
Among the fighters, Nguyen Hong Trong won gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in 2025, while Nguyen Thi Loan secured silver and Nguyen Thi Mai claimed bronze.
The trio are considered key members of Vietnam’s squad as the team prepare for a busy international calendar in 2026, according to the coaching staff.
The US Open, scheduled for March 7–8, is part of the official competition system of the World Taekwondo Federation. Results from the event carry G1 ranking points, contributing to athletes’ qualification pathways toward the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Vietnamese team led by the Republic of Korea’s coach Kim Kil Tae are expected to gain good results and horn their skills ahead of international tournaments.
This year Vietnamese taekwondo team will participate in the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships in May in Mongolia with the combat competition slated for May 19-21, and poomsae set to take place from May 22-23. This tournament will also provide an opportunity for local fighters to prepare for the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20).
Vietnam targets top results with 10 key athletes at World Taekwondo Championships
VOV.VN - The Vietnam team will send 10 top athletes to compete at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China, from October 24 to 30, with the goal of achieving the best possible results.
