Vietnamese karate artists in training at Ninh Binh province's gynasium, the venue of karate events at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA)To have the best performanceat the region’s biggest sporting event, the team has been putting their focuson training.
At the Asian championshipsheld in late 2021, they secured an impressive result with three gold medals andone bronze, which was an encouraging achievement in the COVID-19 context andcreated a strong impulse for the athletes at SEA Games 31.
They are aiming at four goldmedals in both the kata (demonstration) and kumite (combat) categories.
Aside from pure training,coaches have also frequently held trial competitions to help athletes assesstheir capacity and make appropriate adjustments to prepare for the Games.
Le Tung Duong, head coach ofVietnam’s karate team, said all the artists in the two categories haveexpressed their strong resolve, adding that chances for athletes of allcountries are equal, and their performance at official competitions will be themost precise answer.
No. 1 hopeful of Vietnam isHoang Thi My Tam, who will compete in the under-55kg category. Earlier, shepocketed three gold medals at a recent Southeast Asian tournament.
Karate events will take placeat the gymnasium of Ninh Binh province from May 18 to 20.
At SEA Games 30 held in thePhilippines in 2019, Vietnam won two gold, three silver, and six bronze medalsin karate, ranking third (after Malaysia and Thailand)./.
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