Vietnam’s Wushu Team: Building on Recent Success and Investing in the Future
A Triumphant Showing at the 2025 World Wushu Sanshou Cup
The 2025 World Wushu sanshou Cup, held in Jiangsu Province, China from April 5th to 10th, showcased the rising strength of vietnamese martial arts. Competing against a field of increasingly skilled athletes from around the globe, the Vietnamese Wushu team delivered an impressive performance, securing a second-place overall ranking behind host nation China. The team’s medal haul included four gold and two silver medals, a testament to their dedication and rigorous training. Specifically, Nguyen Tearan (48kg), Nguyo Ti Puong Nguya (Women’s 52kg), Dean Van Sweat (52kg), and Nguyen Ti Toi (Women’s 60kg) each claimed gold, while Huin Dot (70kg) and Nguyen Man Kuong (60kg) earned silver medals for Vietnam.
Acknowledging the Achievement and the Growing Competition
The success in Jiangsu Province has been met with widespread acclaim within Vietnam’s sporting community. Queok Bin, coach of the national Wushu team and a representative from the Hanoi Sports Training and gyeonggi Center, emphasized the difficulty of achieving gold in the current competitive landscape. the level of skill demonstrated by athletes internationally has risen substantially, making each victory a hard-fought accomplishment. Notably, three of the six Vietnamese athletes participating – all from Hanoi Wushu – contributed to the team’s success, with one gold and two silver medals attributed to the Hanoi contingent (Nguyenman Kuong and Nguyo Teefu Nguya).
This achievement isn’t simply a matter of athletic prowess,according to Vu Van Ban,head of the Vietnam Sports Administration. He attributes the team’s performance to a collective effort, highlighting the strong competitive spirit and unwavering commitment displayed by Vietnam’s young Wushu athletes.
**(Image: Boxer Dean Van