Despite having to fiercely compete against tough opponents from Kazakhstan, India, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia, Huong managed to stage a good performance and cross the finish line in 2 minutes 18.178 seconds.
Kisseleva Ulyana from Kazakhstan came second in the race in 2 minutes 26.645 seconds.
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| Vietnamese canoeist Diep Thi Huong crossed the finish line in 2 minutes 18.178 seconds. Photo:Â CANOEICF |
This is also a Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying event held in Japan between Thursday and Sunday this week.
Vietnam sent four athletes to Tokyo to compete in four categories. Nguyen Thi Huong in the C1 200m and Nguyen Hong Thai – Nguyen Thi Huong in the C2 500 are in contention for Paris 2024 quotas.
Meanwhile, Diep Thi Huong and Duong Anh Duc will compete in non-Olympic categories to hunt for medals.
This means that the gold medalist Diep Thi Huong could not earn a place at the Paris Games.
Until now, seven Vietnamese athletes have qualified for the Paris Games, scheduled for July 26 to August 11, including boxer Vo Thi Kim Anh, cyclist Nguyen Thi That, weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh, markswomen Trinh Thu Vinh and Le Thi Mong Tuyen, swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang, and badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh.
The Southeast Asian country looks to earn 12-15 Paris 2024 spots.
Vietnamese Athlete Secures Spot in 2024 Olympics
Le Thi Mong Tuyen’s exceptional performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2024 in Indonesia has earned her a spot in Vietnam’s team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This achievement makes her the fourth athlete from Vietnam to qualify for the prestigious event. Tuyen’s remarkable skills and determination have undoubtedly cemented her position as one of the country’s top shooters. Her success serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and highlights Vietnam’s growing presence in the international shooting community. As Tuyen prepares to represent her nation on the grand stage, the entire country eagerly awaits her performance in Paris.
Vietnamese Athlete Wins Gold in Asian Canoe Sprint Championships
A Vietnamese canoeist has won a gold medal at the 2024 Canoe Sprint Asian Championships after finishing with a timing of 02:18.178 in the C1 – 500m Women category.
