The national petanque team pose for a photo call in Thailand. Viet Nam won a bronze medal in the women's triple event. — Photo hanoimoi.com.vn

HA NOI (VNS) — Viet Nam won a bronze medal at the Women's World Petanque Championship that ended in Thailand on November 8.

The team finished third in the triple category, after losing 3-13 to Spain in the semi-final round.

Spain went on to beat Thailand 1 13-10 to take the gold medal.

Viet Nam had won a bronze medal at their first world championship six years ago. — VNS