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HCMC win Petanque Championships


HCM City triumphed at the National Team's Petanque Championships which ended in Dong Thap Province on October 29.
HCM City players seen on the top podium after winning the national championships in Dong Thap Province. – Photo thethaovietnam.vn

HCM CITY  (VNS) — HCM City triumphed at the National Team's Petanque Championships which ended in Dong Thap Province on October 29.

The City's players pocketed two out of the four gold medals.

Their first gold was in the women's triple event, when they rallied to defeat Dong Thap 10-13, 13-3, 13-8 in the final.

Soc Trang 1 and Tra Vinh pocketed the bronze medal.

Their second gold was in the mixed triple (two men-one woman) event after their 13-7 win over the hosts. Soc Trang 1 and Soc Trang 2 shared the third place.

Bac Lieu and Tra Vinh claimed the rest of the golds in the men's triple and mixed triple (two women-one man), respectively.

The championships saw nearly 120 athletes from 11 cities and provinces competing for honours. — VNS


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