Ho Minh Tam (left) takes the gold medal at the World Vovinam Championships which closed in France on Sunday. Viet Nam defended their top position at the event with 18 gold medals in both performance and combat events. France, one of the first European countries to ‘import' the sport, came second, followed by Romania. It was the third time the tournament has been held. — VNA/VNS Photo Le Thi Bich Ha