13th ASEAN School Games

Vietnam still tops medal tally with 44 gold medals after 7 days of competition

Vietnam topped the medal tally at the 13th ASEAN School Games (ASG) with 44 gold, 31 silver, and 17 bronze medals on June 6.
Nguyen Quang Thuan wins double golds on June 6 in the men's 200m butterfly and 1,500m freestyle events.
Nguyen Quang Thuan wins double golds on June 6 in the men's 200m butterfly and 1,500m freestyle events.

Indonesia came second with 21 gold, 22 silver, and 20 bronze medals, while Thailand ranked third with 17 gold, 17 silver, and 23 bronze medals.

On June 6 alone, Vietnam secured 13 gold medals in Pencak Silat, swimming, and track and field events.

The last competition day on June 7, will be the final games of the men’s and women’s basketball events. A closing ceremony will be held later on the same day.

The 13th ASG opened in the central city of Da Nang on June 1, under the theme of “Connect to Shine Bright”, drawing the participation of more than 1,300 students and coaches from 10 ASEAN countries.

The athletes compete in six sports for 107 medal sets,namely swimming, basketball, badminton, track and field, Pencak Silat and Vovinam.

NDO