Wushu athlete earns first medal for Vietnam at 2026 Youth Olympics
VOV.VN - Wushu martial artist Nguyen Khac Le Hoang secured a silver medal at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Senegal on November 3, marking the first medal of Vietnamese sports delegation.
The 18-year-old athlete surpassed intense qualifying rounds on November 1 and 2 before competing in the finals on November 3 (local time) in the Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Taiji-fan (Tai Chi fan) disciplines.
Hoang scored 9.346 points in the Taijiquan final, finishing third, before recording the same score in the Taijijian final to place second. His combined result across the two disciplines earned him second place overall.
Poon Hao Ran of Hong Kong (China) took gold with a total of 18.720 points, while Japan's Shiki Kawamura claimed bronze with 18.663 points.
This year, wushu was included in the Youth Olympic Games programme for the first time. In Senegal, the competition is limited to taolu or performance disciplines.
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games for athletes under the age of 18 are getting underway across three cities in Senegal, namely Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
This marks the first time in history that a world-class multi-sport event has been hosted in Africa. It is taking place from October 31 to November 13, featuring approximately 3,000 athletes from around 200 countries and territories worldwide.
10 young athletes qualify for 2026 Youth Olympics in Senegal
VOV.VN - Vietnam has officially secured 10 spots for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Senegal from October 31 to November 13.
