Dong Nai Claims Second Place Overall at 2026 National Yoga Championship
The Dong Nai delegation secured second place overall at the 8th National Yoga Championship 2026, capturing 38 medals across various categories at the Khanh Hoa Provincial Sports Arena. The team collected 9 gold, 12 silver, and 17 bronze medals during the three-day competition that concluded on October 25, finishing behind the host province of Khanh Hoa.
The result marks a shift from the 2025 national tournament in An Giang Province, where Dong Nai finished first overall. Host Khanh Hoa claimed the top spot at the 2026 event with 30 total medals, including 21 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze. Quang Ngai placed third with 19 medals, comprising 6 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze.
Gold Medal Performances Drive Dong Nai’s Standing
Athletes Nguyen Kim Mo and Duong Diem Phuong spearheaded Dong Nai’s campaign by capturing 7 of the delegation’s 9 gold medals. Kim Mo won the individual women’s Asana yoga title, while Diem Phuong took gold in the individual women’s artistic yoga event.
The two competitors also teamed up to secure victories in the women’s artistic pair and women’s rhythmic pair events. Building on those individual and paired successes, Kim Mo and Diem Phuong joined teammates Chung Thi My Uyen, Ho Minh Tan, and Hoang Van Quang to win gold in larger team competitions. The squad triumphed in the 3-person female event, the 3-person mixed event, and the 5-person mixed category.
Additional gold medals for the delegation came from Phan Thi Kim Cho in the women’s Asana yoga sparring dragonfly position II. Meanwhile, teammate Nguyen Thi Cẩm Tu won gold in the women’s Asana yoga sparring dragonfly position I.
Tournament Organization and Categories
The competition ran from October 23 to 25 and drew nearly 100 athletes representing eight delegations: Quang Ngai, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Khanh Hoa, Khanh Hoa 2, Ho Chi Minh City, and Ho Chi Minh City 2.
Competitors faced off across two main disciplines. The event schedule featured Yoga Asana, which included men’s and women’s sparring championships, alongside Artistic Yoga, which covered individual, pair, rhythmic, and group categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the 8th National Yoga Championship 2026 held?
The championship took place at the Khanh Hoa Provincial Sports Arena in Khanh Hoa Province.
How many delegations participated in the 2026 tournament?
The competition brought together nearly 100 athletes representing eight delegations from across the country.
Which team placed third overall behind Khanh Hoa and Dong Nai?
The Quang Ngai delegation finished third overall with a total of 19 medals, which included 6 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze.
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