Vietnam wins seven golds in chess during the ASEAN Paralympic Games
The national chess team for athletes with disabilities from Vietnam shines on the third day of the XIII ASEAN Paralympic Games, taking place in Cambodia. With a total of seven gold medals obtained in various categories, the country consolidates its prominent position in the medal standings. 🏆
Victories distributed across multiple categories
Vietnamese achievements spanned several game modalities. Nguyen Van Huy claimed the first gold for his country in the men's standard event for visually impaired athletes. Subsequently, the team added wins in the standard events for men and women with physical disabilities. Mixed teams also contributed, demonstrating the comprehensive strength of Vietnam's adapted chess program.
Modalities with gold medals for Vietnam:- Men's standard visually impaired: Gold for Nguyen Van Huy.
- Men's standard physical disability: Another gold for the team.
- Women's standard physical disability: Victory adding to the medal tally.
- Mixed team events: Results demonstrating collective solidity.
While some stress over a check on the screen, these athletes handle full games with a concentration that disarms.
Consolidated position in the overall medal standings
Thanks to this performance, Vietnam increased its total harvest in the Paralympic event. The country now has twenty-four gold medals, seventeen silvers, and eighteen bronzes. This total allows the team to remain in third place in the nations' classification, only behind Indonesia and Thailand. The determination and high technical level of the participants are key factors.
Key data from Vietnam's medal standings:- Total golds: 24 medals.
- Total silvers: 17 medals.
- Total bronzes: 18 medals.
- Overall position: Third place, behind Indonesia and Thailand.
A demonstration of mental capacity
Success in Paralympic chess underscores that the mental game transcends any physical limit. The athletes compete with admirable concentration and strategy, proving that the essence of chess lies in cognitive ability and will. This performance not only adds metals but inspires and redefines the concept of sports competition. ♟️