Boxing 

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam have taken three silver medals from the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships 2024 which closed on December 11 in Chiangmai, Thailand.

Among nine athletes, the Vietnamese boxers secured fights in three final matches.

Ngô Ngọc Linh Chi lost 4-1 to Fozillova Farzona of Uzbekistan in the women's 48kg categories.

Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Trân could not beat Chuthamat Raksat of the hosts in the women's 50kg, losing 5-0.

In spite of her strong efforts, Olympic participant Hà Thị Linh, failed to land a surprise against opponent Aida Abikeyeva of Kazakhstan in the women's 63kg. She lost 5-0.

“We especially appreciate Chi's achievement, as she is just 19. We will build a suitable plan to improve her ability for the next tournaments," said head of Việt Nam delegation Đàm Công Điền.

"Trân is also a good athlete. Her category is a difficult one with many strong boxers, but she could make the final. We will need more intensive support for our athletes to lift them up."

The Asian championships were held from November 28 to December 11, featuring 210 boxers from 21 countries and regions. VNS