World U16 silver medalist Nguyễn Hồng Nhung wins gold in the Asian Youth Chess Championships 2022 in Bali, Indonesia. Photo nld.com.vn
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has dominated the Asian Youth Chess Championships 2022 with five titles after four days of competition in Bali, Indonesia.
All gold medals have been in the rapid chess category by Võ Phạm Thiên Phúc (boys' U16), Phạm Trần Gia Phúc (boys' U14), Đầu Khương Duy (boys' U12), Nguyễn Hồng Nhung (girls' U16) and Tống Thái Hoàng Ân (girls' U10).
The team has also secured four silvers and four bronzes in this category to temporally lead the medal tally of the tournament.
Việt Nam sent 98 competitors to Bali in 12 groups ranging from U8 to U18 for both boys and girls against nearly 450 masters from 20 countries and territories.
They are currently playing in the standard chess discipline, which will wrap up on October 20, while blitz chess will be held on October 21.
Organisers will present awards for both individual and team winners on October 22. VNS
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