Vietnam shooters take 9 golds, finish second overall in Taipei
VOV.VN - Vietnamese shooters have secured a total of 30 medals, including nine golds, 12 silvers and nine bronzes, to finish second overall at the 2026 Southeast Asian Shooting Championships in Chinese Taipei.
Hosts Chinese Taipei topped the medal standings with 12 gold, five silver and five bronze medals, while Indonesia placed third with seven golds, nine silvers and four bronzes.
Vietnam’s medal haul reflected contributions from both established athletes and emerging young talents.
On the final day of the tournament, Nguyen Thuy Trang and Pham Quang Huy won a bronze medal in the mixed 10m air pistol with a score of 413.5 points.
In the youth division, Tran Thi Xuan Huong and Nguyen Thanh Nhan also claimed bronze in the same category after scoring 406.4 points.
Earlier, Vietnamese shooters captured several key gold medals in their traditional strengths, including the women’s 25m sport pistol, women’s 10m air pistol and men’s 10m air pistol disciplines.
The team also secured championship titles in both individual and team competitions, helping Vietnam maintain its position among the region’s leading shooting nations.
The championships highlighted the growing depth of Vietnam’s shooting programme, with several young athletes delivering impressive performances in the Southeast Asian Youth Shooting Championships.
Among the standout results was Le Nguyen Thanh Nhi’s gold medal in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event. Thanh Nhi also helped Vietnam win the women’s team 10m air pistol title alongside Tran Thi Xuan Huong and Nguyen Ha Anh.
Additional gold medals came from Duong Ha My in the women’s individual 10m air rifle competition and the men’s team 10m air rifle squad of Tran An Tin, Nguyen Tam Quang and Nguyen Minh Quang.
According to Vietnam’s coaching staff, the championships in Chinese Taipei provided valuable competitive experience against many of Southeast Asia’s top shooters. The event also served as an important test for Vietnamese athletes following their participation in the 2026 ISSF World Cup in Germany.
Coaches noted that the team maintained strong performances in key events while younger athletes demonstrated encouraging progress.
The emergence of new talent is expected to provide additional options for team selection as Vietnam prepares for future regional, continental and international competitions.
Another gold for Vietnam at 2026 Southeast Asian Shooting Championships
VOV.VN - Vietnam's shooting team added another gold medal at the ongoing 2026 Southeast Asian Shooting Championships, taking top honours in the men's youth team 10m air rifle event.
