Entering the final event of the first competition day, the Vietnamese taekwondo team faced immense pressure. Earlier events had failed to bring home gold, and even sparked controversy due to questionable referee decisions.

The five-member team - Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Tram Dang Khoa, Tran Ho Duy, Le Tran Kim Uyen, Nguyen Phan Khanh Han, and Nguyen Thi Y Binh - competed in the creative team category.

With poise and confidence, the Vietnamese athletes delivered a high-level, tightly synchronized performance.

Their display included an airborne scissor kick that drew gasps from the audience.

This category demands precision, fluidity, and mastery of difficult movements - elements the Vietnamese team executed impeccably.

Their performance prompted the entire arena to rise in applause.

In the finals, Vietnam pushed the difficulty level to the maximum.

Despite the complexity, the team executed without a single misstep.

The Vietnamese athletes concluded their routine with a score of 8.060, edging out Thailand, who took silver with 7.940, and the Philippines, who claimed bronze with 7.580.

This was Vietnam's first gold medal in taekwondo on December 10. Earlier in the day, the team had secured one silver and one bronze.

The emotional celebration that followed spoke volumes about the athletes’ pride and resilience.

The Vietnamese flag soared proudly inside the taekwondo venue.

This gold was also the second medal of the day for Team Vietnam.

Song Ngu (from Bangkok, Thailand)