Tiếng Việt
During the weekend of October 4–5, 2025, at Foreign Trade University Gymnasium (91 Chua Lang Street, Lang Ward, Hanoi), the 2025 Hanoi Open Karate Championship for University, Academy, and College Students took place with the enthusiastic participation of numerous athletes. The Karate Team of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) delivered outstanding performances, earning multiple medals and leaving a strong impression at the tournament.
The championship concluded successfully, with the VNU Karate Team achieving remarkable results as follows:
- Division: Amateur Category – Third Place Overall
- Gold Medal (Men’s Individual Kumite -72kg): Bui Quoc Viet
- Gold Medal (Women’s Individual Kumite -60kg): Vu Thu Huyen
- Silver Medal (Men’s Individual Kumite >80kg): Nguyen Duy Thanh
- Silver Medal (Women’s Individual Kumite -64kg): Bui Thi Quyen
- Silver Medal (Women’s Individual Kumite -52kg): Nguyen Thi Thuy
- Silver Medal (Women’s Team Kumite): Duong Thu Thao, Nguyen Huong Thao, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Vu Thu Huyen
- Silver Medal (Men’s Team Kata): Nguyen Tien Dat, Le Trong Dai, Le Trung Luong
- Bronze Medal (Mixed Team Kata): Dang Mai Anh, Nguyen Tien Dat, Le Trong Dai
- Division: Advanced Category – Third Place Overall
- Gold Medal (Men’s Individual Kumite >80kg): Nguyen Duy Thanh
- Gold Medal (Women’s Individual Kumite -60kg): Vu Thu Huyen
- Bronze Medal (Men’s Individual Kumite -72kg): Bui Quoc Viet
- Bronze Medal (Women’s Team Kumite): Bui Thi Quyen, Nguyen Thi Trang, Vu Thu Huyen, Ho Thi Hang
Behind these proud achievements lies the dedicated leadership of Dr. Trinh Kien, Deputy Director of the Center for Physical Education and Sports (CPE&S) – Head of the Delegation, together with the coaching staff: M.A. Le Tuan Hiep (Deputy Head of the Sports Department) and Coach Dam Hai Yen, who have constantly inspired and instilled martial spirit, enthusiasm, and perseverance in every athlete. The assistant coaches also played an essential role, providing silent yet crucial support throughout the training and competition process.
The Organizing Committee of the 2025 Hanoi Open Karate Championship for University, Academy, and College Students successfully delivered a professional, fair, and large-scale tournament, promoting the development of Karate among students across Hanoi’s universities and academies.
As the 2025 season concludes, the VNU Karate Team not only brings home valuable medals but also continues to demonstrate team spirit, resilience, and the aspiration to rise higher. This success marks a vital stepping stone for the VNU Karate Club and its athletes to continue growing stronger and conquering new goals and challenges in the future.
Heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes for their dedication and excellence, and sincere thanks to everyone who supported and cheered for the VNU Karate warriors.
See you again at upcoming tournaments!
CPES, VNU
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