Vietnamese Table Tennis Pair Earns Historic Southeast Asian Games Gold Medal
Hoang Dinh Anh and Ngoc Tran Mai of Vietnam earned the country's first gold medal in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia on Sunday, with a 3-1 victory over Singapore's Clarence Chew and Jian Zheng. This marks the first gold medal for Vietnam in the category in 26 years.
The match was a hard-fought battle, with both teams giving their all for every point. Both sides were determined to come out on top, and the competition was fierce.
In the first and second games, the Vietnamese pair triumphed with a score of 13-11 and 11-8.
The experienced pair of Chew-Zheng refused to give up easily, especially Chew who had won four gold medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
He consistently scored high points, leading the Singaporean team to a resounding win of 11-8 in the third game.
On May 14th, 2023, Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang and Tran Mai Ngoc celebrated a point during the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia. A photo of the duo was taken by Nam Tran of Tuoi Tre.
Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang (R) and Tran Mai Ngoc celebrate a point in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 14, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre
The determined Vietnamese duo was intent on making history by winning 14-12 in the fourth game, thereby putting an end to Vietnam’s 26-year gold medal drought in the event.
The 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia are drawing to an end on Wednesday. The event has been a huge success, with athletes from 11 countries participating in a variety of sports. Many of the participating nations have achieved great success, with medals won in athletics, swimming, and other disciplines. The host nation, Cambodia, has also seen a strong showing, with many of its athletes bringing home medals. The closing ceremony is sure to be a spectacular affair, and a fitting end to what has been an amazing SEA Games.
Vietnam surpassed their target of earning at least 90 gold medals, with an impressive 107 gold, 92 silver, and 95 bronze medals as of 11:00 am on Monday, topping the ranking table. The country sent an impressive delegation of 1,003 members to the tournament.
Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang and Tran Mai Ngoc joyfully celebrated their success after emerging victorious in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia on May 14, 2023. The picture, taken by Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre, captures the ecstatic pair in the midst of their celebration.
Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang (R) and Tran Mai Ngoc celebrate their vitory in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 14, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre
Thailand earned a total of 246 medals at the Olympics, comprising 91 gold, 68 silver, and 87 bronze.
Indonesia is currently in third place with an impressive 68 gold, 61 silver, and 81 bronze medals. This impressive showing places them ahead of many other countries in the competition. They have achieved this through hard work and dedication, and can be proud of their accomplishments.
Cambodia has earned a total of 230 medals at the Olympic Games, ranking fourth in the world. Cambodia has achieved a total of 65 gold, 61 silver, and 104 bronze medals.
Dinh Anh Hoang and Tran Mai Ngoc emerged triumphant in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia on Sunday, clinching Vietnam’s first gold medal in the category in 26 years with a resounding 3-1 victory over Singapore’s Clarence Chew and Jian Zheng.
The match was a hard-fought battle, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for every point. Both sides put in a tremendous effort, pushing each other to their limits in an intense, competitive match.
In the first and second games, the Vietnamese pair emerged victorious with scores of 13-11 and 11-8 respectively.
The experienced duo of Chew-Zheng refused to give in easily, with Chew in particular garnering four gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games.
He consistently racked up points, leading the Singaporean team to a resounding win of 11-8 in the third game.
On May 14, 2023, Dinh Anh Hoang and Tran Mai Ngoc, a Vietnamese duo, jubilantly celebrated a point in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia. The photo was captured by Nam Tran of Tuoi Tre.
Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang (R) and Tran Mai Ngoc celebrate a point in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 14, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre
The determined Vietnamese duo was determined to make a milestone by winning 14-12 in the fourth game and put an end to Vietnam’s 26-year gold medal drought in the event. Their impressive victory brought an end to an extended period of time without success for the nation and signified a momentous occasion for the country.
The 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia are coming to a close on Wednesday. Spectators from around the region have come to witness the competition and cheer on their favorite teams and athletes. The Games have been a great success, with athletes competing in a wide variety of sports, from aquatics to athletics, and team sports like football and volleyball. There have been a number of impressive performances, and the closing ceremony promises to be a spectacular event. With the Games now coming to a close, the focus will shift to the next edition of the SEA Games, which will be held in Malaysia in 2025. Until then, we can all look back fondly on the 2023 edition of the SEA Games in Cambodia.
Vietnam sent a delegation of 1,003 members to the tournament and surpassed their target of earning at least 90 gold medals. As of 11:00 am on Monday, they had earned 107 gold, 92 silver, and 95 bronze medals, topping the ranking table.
On May 14, 2023, Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang and Tran Mai Ngoc joyfully celebrated their triumph in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia. Nam Tran/Tuoi Tre captured the exhilaration of their victory in the image seen above.
Vietnamese duo Dinh Anh Hoang (R) and Tran Mai Ngoc celebrate their vitory in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 14, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre
Thailand achieved impressive results at the Games, taking home 91 gold, 68 silver, and 87 bronze medals. This remarkable performance placed the country in sixth place in the overall medal table.
Indonesia is ranked third in the medal tally, with a total of 68 gold, 61 silver, and 81 bronze medals.
Cambodia is the fourth country in the rankings, with 65 gold, 61 silver, and 104 bronze medals.
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