After two days of lively, intense, and exciting competition, students from the Taekwondo Club (FTC) of FPT University Hanoi won 4 medals, including 1 Silver and 3 Bronze, at the “Hanoi Open Age-Group Taekwondo Championship 2024” held at the Bac Tu Liem District Culture, Information, and Sports Center in Hanoi.
The tournament attracted nearly 500 athletes from 48 teams, representing 43 Taekwondo clubs active in Hanoi and the northern provinces. The competition featured three main categories: sparring, forms (poomsae), and team demonstration.
In the mixed pair demonstration category, both pairs, Nguyen Tien Ha Dam and Tran Thao Vy, won Bronze medals, showcasing the excellent coordination and performance skills of the FTC athletes. Student Nguyen Do Hiep brought home a Bronze medal in the men’s individual forms category.
Holding the Bronze medal in her hand, Tran Thao Vy emotionally shared, “I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to have had the support of my seniors and friends in the club throughout my training journey. The practice sessions were not just about honing skills but also moments where I received encouragement and support from everyone. Especially, I cannot forget the dedicated care team who wholeheartedly helped us throughout the tournament. Their care and support truly empowered me to give my best in the competition. I sincerely hope that all my seniors and friends in the club will continue to train even harder so that we can join more major tournaments in the future and achieve even greater success.”
To prepare for this tournament, Tran Thao Vy practiced diligently, saying, “We trained together extensively and always motivated each other during tough times. My five fellow competitors and I, along with the seniors in the club, trained for a month leading up to the event. Particularly during the final practice sessions before the competition, we had to adjust strategies, address weaknesses, and perfect techniques,” she said.
The tournament attracted nearly 500 athletes from 48 teams, representing 43 Taekwondo clubs active in Hanoi and the northern provinces.
The Hanoi Open Age-Group Taekwondo Championship 2024 was not just a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents but also a meaningful event celebrating significant national events. The championship was organized to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution, National Day on September 2, and the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital on October 10.
Let’s look forward to more successes from these promising young athletes of the club in the upcoming tournaments!