Closing ceremony of the 21st World Military Taekwondo Championship: "Friendship through sports" and Vietnam's mark

The 21st World Military Taekwondo Championship was a great success, leaving a deep impression on the Vietnamese army, country and people.Malein the hearts of international friends. The closing ceremony and award ceremony were held on the evening of October 24 at the National Defense Sports Center 2 (Military Region 7), concluding 4 days of exciting competition with many attractive matches.

Attending the closing ceremony were General Phung Quang Thanh, Minister of National Defense; Lieutenant General Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Head of the Organizing Committee of the 21st World Military Taekwondo Championship; representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee; Military Region 7; Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; senior officials of the International Military Sports Council (CISM); ambassadors and military attaches of various countries.

In his closing speech, General Phung Quang Thanh emphasized that the 21st World Military Taekwondo Championships had left a positive impression on the solidarity, friendship, cooperation and development in the field of sports between the Vietnam People's Army and the armies of other countries around the world. The Minister also welcomed the athletes' spirit of competition and highly appreciated the objectivity and fairness of the Referee Council throughout the tournament.

General Phung Quang Thanh presents the symbol of the Minister of National Defense of VietnamMaleto Mr. Otto Van Ventoven, representative of CISM.

Although this is the first time hosting the world military taekwondo tournament, VietnamMalehas surprised many senior CISM officials. For nearly a year, the host country VietnamMalehas prepared carefully from the planning stage to the organization of the tournament.

Mr. Siong Soup Kim, Secretary General of the CISM Taekwondo Committee affirmed: “This is the most successful military taekwondo tournament of CISM that I have ever attended. We will never forget the warm and warm feelings of the Vietnamese people.Male”.

The Secretary General of the CISM Taekwondo Committee was also impressed with the host Vietnam's plan to organize cultural exchange and tourism programs.MaleAccording to him, cultural and tourism activities organized by the Vietnamese sideMaleThe organization is very true to the CISM motto “Friendship through sports”.

During the tournament, VietMalealso left many good impressions on international friends. Mr. Oan-tơ Van Vent-tô-ven, representative of CISM said: "We are really impressed with the perfect organization of the tournament by the Vietnam People's Army.Male. The competition venue is great, the accommodation is very convenient, the logistics and medical work are extremely thoughtful throughout the tournament.

Before attending the tournament, Mr. Oantre Van Ventoven and a delegation of senior CISM officials prepared a document of more than 40 pages, including instructions on the work of ensuring and operating the tournament to help Vietnam organize the tournament. However, after inspecting and working with the host Vietnam,Male, he and other CISM officials felt the document was no longer necessary.

Scene of the closing ceremony.

During the 4 days of competition, 210 athletes from 30 delegations around the world competed in 16 combat events and 4 forms events. Notably, the tournament had a total of 234 matches in the combat events with many beautiful scoring moves. The spirit of effort and determination to win of the athletes - the competing soldiers contributed to the success of the tournament, contributing to strengthening the solidarity between the armies of the participating countries.

In addition, athletes also have the opportunity to visit and learn about Vietnamese culture.MaleAfter the intense matches, many military fighters from other countries were very impressed with the Vietnamese army, country and people.Male.

Representatives of the delegations on the podium receiving the male empowerment award.

Colombian athlete Gietsica Barravo is very happy to compete in the 21st World Military Tercundo. Before coming here, she had read many books about the Vietnam War.MaleIn Gesticca's mind, the Vietnamese people and armyMalevery heroic and brave. She felt that when witnessing the matches of Vietnamese boxers.Male.

Gietsica said: "I really admire the fighting spirit of Vietnamese athletes.Male. Although the fighting content is not your strength, all the fighters competed with all their might". Gietsica competed in the women's fighting content under 73kg and excellently won the gold medal after defeating German fighter Menda Acan on the final day of competition.

Boxer Kim Linh (right) won a bronze medal in the women's under-73kg category in the match against boxer Teresa (Venezuela).

Commenting on the tournament, Lieutenant General Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Head of the tournament organizing committee, said: “We have successfully organized the tournament, in line with the CISM motto: Friendship through sports. Through the tournament, the armies of other countries will understand more about the people and country of Vietnam, especially about Vietnam's open foreign policy, and contribute to building trust with the armies of other countries around the world.”

At the closing ceremony, the Organizing Committee awarded trophies and titles to the best teams, athletes, coaches, and referees of the tournament. At the end of the ceremony, the CISM flag was handed over to the US Army - the host of the 22nd World Military Taekwondo Championship in 2013.

On the final day of competition, athlete Kim Linh won a bronze medal when she won the third-place match in the women's under-73kg category, bringing the total number of medals in the competition for host Vietnam to 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.

The gold medals in the final events of the tournament went to athletes Li Chen (China, women under 67kg), Gietsica Bravo (Colombia, women under 73kg), Soi.Mohamad Emani (Iran, men under 80kg) and Soi.Medi Khodabatsi (Iran, men under 87kg).

Results of the 21st World Military Taekwondo Championship:

- Overall men's team champion: Iran (3 gold medals, 2 silver medals, 2 bronze medals)

- Second place for men's team: China (3 gold medals, 2 bronze medals)

- All three men's teams: Korea (1 gold medal, 2 silver medals, 2 bronze medals)

- Overall women's team champion: China (5 gold medals, 1 silver medal)

- Second place for all women's team: Brazil (1 gold medal, 1 silver medal, 3 bronze medals)

- All three female teams: Canada (1 gold medal, 1 bronze medal)

- Style award: Vietnam teamMale

- Excellent referee: Nguyen Dang Khanh (Vietnam)Male)

- Excellent coach: Tainly (Jordan)

- Best male athlete: Bat Sa-dat Madani (Iran)

- Outstanding female athlete: Song Ya Dye (China)

- Encouragement prize: Armenia team

- One man: VietnamMale

- Second place: Venezuela

- Three men's rights: Pakistan

- Female Fist: VietnamMale

- Second place: Venezuela

According to QĐND-M