Lam Dong Finishes Runner-up Overall at the 2026 National Taekwondo Club Championships
Winning a total of 18 medals—including eight gold, four silver, and six bronze—Lam Dong’s taekwondo team finished as the overall runner-up at the 2026 National Taekwondo Club Championships, held in Lai Chau from June 19 to 26.
The tournament was co-hosted by the Lai Chau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Sports Authority, and the Vietnam Taekwondo Federation. It attracted 985 athletes from 48 taekwondo clubs across provinces, cities, and sectors nationwide, establishing it as one of Vietnam’s leading taekwondo events in 2026.
Competitors showcased their skills in various poomsae (forms) and kyorugi (sparring) categories across different age groups.
As stated by the organizing committee, the championships provided a valuable chance to evaluate the growth of Vietnam’s taekwondo scene and the training programs for athletes, while also serving as a venue for clubs to share experiences and discover promising talents for upcoming national and international competitions.
At the end of the tournament, the organizing committee distributed 119 sets of medals and certificates to the winning athletes from all events. Team trophies and banners were also awarded to the top three overall finishers in the poomsae, men's sparring, and women's sparring divisions, along with recognition for the overall team standings.
Lam Dong assembled a team of 36 athletes and delivered an outstanding performance with several remarkable competitors. Notable achievements included Nguyen Thi Kim Ha securing two gold medals in poomsae. Nguyen Thi Le Kim also won two gold medals in poomsae. Tran Ho Nhan Van achieved two gold medals in the boys' over-73kg sparring competition for the 15–17 age group.
Lam Dong achieved second place overall in the poomsae events and took third place in the sparring events.
As a result, the team earned a second-place finish in the overall rankings, trailing behind Ho Chi Minh City 1, while Hanoi 1 placed third overall.