The tournament drew the participation of nearly 400 martial artists in 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 and over 18 age groups from 11 countries and territories around the world. Vietnamese athletes were divided into three teams including Vietnam 1, Vietnam 2 and Vietnam 3.
Vietnam 1 claimed first place with eight gold, four silver and six bronze medals, followed by Vietnam 3 with seven gold, one silver and four bronze medals.
The Malaysian team secured five gold, three silver and four bronze medals, coming in third overall.
The event provided a good opportunity for martial artists to gain further competition experience in preparations for upcoming tournaments this year, including the Asian and World Karate Championships.
Earlier on May 27, Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat won a gold medal in the 60kg category of the B Division (Amateur Division) of the 2016 World Muaythai Championships held in Sweden. In the final match, he knocked out Mirbek Sartkalmokov of Kygryzstan in the first set.
The World Muaythai Championships brought together nearly 1,400 martial artists from 100 countries and territories around the world.
