Wrestling team brings home 17 golds at SEA Games 31
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(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese wrestlers dominated the six weight categories ranging from 60kg to 130kg, pocketing 17 gold medals and one silver medal at SEA Games 31.
Thousands of fans gather at Gia Lam Competition Hall on the outskirts of Hanoi to cheer local wrestlers on the final competition day on May 19. |
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (C) gives medals to winners in the wrestling events. |
Vietnamese wrestler Phung Khac Huy takes on a Cambodian rival in the 57kg category. |
Huy records an easy 12-2 win over his Cambodian rival in the final. |
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Wrestler Nguyen Xuan Dinh shows his confidence ahead of the final round. |
He defeats his opponent from the Philippines 10-0 in the 65kg category. |
The 15th gold medal in the wrestling event goes to Vietnamese athlete Xuan Dinh. |
Wrestling competition takes place from May 17-19. |
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam confers medals to the winners. |
Vietnamese wrestler Can Tat Du faces off a contender from the Philippines in the 74kg category. |
The final score of 2-0 goes in favour of the Vietnamese athlete. |
The Vietnamese national flag continues to be waved on the stage following consecutive wins for local wresters. |
Tran Van Truong Vu competes in the 86kg category. |
He wins over his Singaporean rivals. |
Vietnamese wrestlers dominate the Southeast Asian 31 to win consecutive victories. |
Truong Vu wins the 17th gold medal for Vietnam. |
Ngo Van Lam (in red jersey) grabs a silver medal after defeating a Laotian rival in the 125kg category. |
A Cambodian wrestler bags a gold medal in the 125kg category. |
This comes after Hoang Van Nam comes first in the 97kg category. |
After three days of competing, the Vietnamese wrestling team wins 17 gold medals and one silver medal. |
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