Gabriel Medina, Brazil’s top surfer, fell short of the final after a narrow defeat to Australia’s Jack Robinson in the semi-final. However, Medina showcased his skill and creativity in the bronze match against the men’s draw surprise package, Alonso Correa. He carefully selected his waves in the final 20 minutes, sealing his third position on the podium with a score of 15.54 to Correa’s 12.43.
The surfing conditions were not ideal, creating a challenging and close competition. Medina’s strategic wave choices in the latter part of the heat ultimately secured his victory.
A photograph captured by AFP of Medina celebrating his record-breaking Olympic score last week has become an iconic image, not just for the sport but also for the Paris Olympics. The powerful image showcases the pure joy and emotion of the athlete, encapsulating the spirit of the Games.
The gold medal match will take place later today, and the world awaits the crowning of the Olympic champion.
“Golden Girl” of Vietnam’s Wushu
Even though she has won over 60 medals for qiangquan and broadsword of Wushu contests, both in Southeast Asia and Asia, Duong Thuy Vi has not stopped practicing hard because for the 21 year-old martial arts master, Wushu is not merely a sport but also her life and breath.
Hoang Xuan Vinh and His Historical Win at the Rio Olympics
On August 7, 2016 Vietnamese sports enthusiasts held their breath while watching Vietnamese marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Their happiness came when the 41-year-old marksman made his near-perfect final shot to secure a gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Vietnamese to win an Olympic gold medal. To be this successful, few people know that Vinh did his utmost to overcome tremendous difficulties caused by his short-sightedness and heart problems.
Vietnam’s PM to host reception for victorious SEA Games football teams
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will host a reception to welcome both the national men’s and women’s football teams following their gold medals at the SEA games arena. The women’s football squad trained by Coach Mai Duc Chung defeated Thailand at the final match to clinch the gold medal of SEA Games 30. This is […]
Vietnam defender hospitalized over exhaustion after brave SEA Games women’s football showdown with Thailand
A defender of the Vietnamese national women’s football team has been admitted to a hospital in Manila over exhaustion after a brave finale against Thailand at the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Sunday. The Vietnamese women beat their Thai rivals 1-0 in extra time to win the sixth gold medal since 2001. But they […]
SEA Games 30: Vietnam’s female football team wins gold medal
The Vietnamese female football players became the champion of women’s football at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after defeating Thailand 1-0 in the match in Manila on December 8.
