Dinh Kim Loan claimed victory in the women's individual gold medal event, while Tran Hoang Duy Thuan won the youth and doubles events with Bui Thi Thoa. So far, Vietnam have won four gold, eight silver and four bronze medals in the tournament. The athletes still have two more competition days to score medals. The 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship takes place from July 15 to 22 in Maafushi Island, Maldives. This year's tournament features 400 athletes from 23 countries and territories. Vietnam sent a delegation of 19 athletes to compete at the event. Among them, Loan is a well-known bodybuilder in the community with many international accolades. In SEA Games 31 hosted by Vietnam in May, Loan also won gold. … [Read more...] about Vietnam bodybuilders lift gold at Asian tournament
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Vietnam win four golds at Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports champs
Dinh Kim Loan wins gold at the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in the Maldives. (Photo tienphong.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — Vietnamese athletes will bring home four golds from the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship after their strong success in the Maldives. SEA Games champion Dinh Kim Loan won gold in the women’s 30-40 year-old category on July 19. The An Giang province-born athlete added one more continental championship to her collection, in addition to two world titles and seven Asian championships. In the mixed doubles event, Bui Thi Thoa and Tran Hoang Duy Thuan also won gold with a highly visual performance combining acrobatics, circus and gymnastics. This was the performance that helped the two athletes from HCM City win gold at the SEA Games 31 at home. In addition, K’Tuyen won gold in the junior event and Nguyen Thi Kim Cương won one gold and two silvers in fitness. They weren't the only Vietnamese representatives to … [Read more...] about Vietnam win four golds at Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports champs
5 elite Vietnamese bodybuilders to compete in South Korea
The championship featured over 150 pro and semi-pro bodybuilders who competed in five categories for a total prize money of VND400 million ($17,100). After two days of competition, organizers awarded medals and certificates to 67 athletes for good performances. Five of the most talented bodybuilders were selected to compete in South Korean tournaments, including the PCA South Korea. They were also appointed PCA Vietnam ambassadors for the year. The PCA Vietnam Championship was organized in HCMC July 23-25 by the PCA (Physical Culture Association). This year's tournament had Kim Hyun Beom, PCA South Korea chairman and PCA Thailand chairman Nicholas Edgerton as honored guests. Pham Khac Hy, who won three medals for Vietnam at the PCA Korea Championship in 2019, will lead the five selected athletes as a bodybuilding coach as they compete in several tournaments in South Korea. … [Read more...] about 5 elite Vietnamese bodybuilders to compete in South Korea
Doan Thu Thuy crowned Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022
Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022, Doan Thu Thuy The first and second runners-up went to Le Phuong Thao and Chu Thi Anh. The organization board also presented other minor titles, including Miss Talent to Chu Le Vi Anh, Miss Bodybuilding to Chu Thi Anh, Beauty With A Purpose to Le Xuan Anh, Miss Communications to Le Phuong Thao and Miss Inspirational to Truong Thi Hoai Sang. Miss Fitness Vietnam which is a beauty contest with a special emphasis on modern and mental beauty along with strong, athletic and toned body shapes was kicked off in January. The members of the jury include Miss Supranational Asia 2018, Minh Tu; Miss Vietnam 2014 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen; the third runner-up of Miss International 2015 and the 2nd runner-up Miss Universe Vietnam 2019, Pham Hong Thuy Van. The first and second runners-up go to Le Phuong Thao (R) and Chu Thi Anh (L) Top 10 of Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022 Top five of Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022 By Tieu Tan – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Doan Thu Thuy crowned Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022