Ngoc Bich wins two silver medals at World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships

17:47, 18/11/2025

(ĐN) - Ta Thi Ngoc Bich from Dong Nai, a member of the Vietnam bodybuilding team, claimed two silver medals at the 2025 World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Indonesia.

Vận động viên Tạ Thị Ngọc Bích (thứ nhì, từ trái sang) giành huy chương bạc Model Physique dành cho nữ có chiều cao đến 1,70m. Ảnh: ĐVCC
Ta Thi Ngoc Bich (second from left) claims silver in the Model Physique – Women up to 1.70m category. Photo courtesy of the organizer

On the final day of the 2025 World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships (November 16) in Indonesia, 2024 world champion Ta Thi Ngoc Bich was unable to help Dong Nai retain its gold medal standing. She finished second, earning a silver medal in the Women’s Model Physique up to 170 cm category, and took bronze in the Ladies Model Physique (Over 35) division.

Vận động viên Tạ Thị Ngọc Bích
Athlete Ta Thi Ngoc Bich (left) receives the silver medal on the podium. Photo courtesy of the organizer

Earlier in the tournament, Ngoc Bich also claimed silver in the Women’s Fitness Physique over 165 cm category, concluding this year’s world championship with a total of two silver medals and one bronze.

Ngoc Bich’s performance contributed to Vietnam’s overall medal tally of 10 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals, matching the team’s results from the 2024 season. However, the team was unable to retain its top overall ranking, finishing second, along with second place in both the men’s and women’s team events. India delivered a strong showing, topping the medal table with 11 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze medals. Mongolia placed third overall with 9 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze medals.

The 2025 World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships, organized by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF), took place from November 14 to 16 on Batam Island, Indonesia. The tournament featured 34 national and territorial teams, with 298 athletes competing across multiple events for a total of 46 medal sets.

By Anh Tam – Translated by Thien Kim, Minho