HCM City, An Giang crowned kickboxing champions

Nhan Dan Online – Ho Chi Minh City took the men’s team title while the An Giang women won their division at the 2013 National Men’s and Women’s Kickboxing Championships. 

HCM City, An Giang crowned kickboxing champions

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HCM City fought their way to the top with a total of two gold, two silver and seven bronze medals, followed by Binh Duong and Dak Lak in second and third place.

An Giang defended their women’s crown with two gold medals and one silver. Dak Lak were runners-up with one gold and two silvers, while Dong Nai and Tay Ninh shared third prize, each winning one medal of each colour.

The annual event was held at Rach Mieu Sports Gymnasium in HCM City from September 16-21. 180 kickboxers competed, representing 22 teams in 12 men’s weight classes ranging from 45kg-91kg, and nine women’s weight categories from 46kg to 75kg.