Dong Nai wins one gold, one silver and two bronze medals in muay event at National Sports Games

On the afternoon of October 29 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Muay competition at the 10th National Sports Games 2026 concluded after several days of exciting contests among athletes from provinces, cities and sectors nationwide.

Nguyen Hoang Son wins the gold medal for Dong Nai in the men's Wai Kru event.

Following Nguyen Hoang Son’s gold medal in the men's Wai Kru event, athletes from the Dong Nai City Muay team secured one additional silver medal and two bronze medals in the combat events, bringing their total tally to one gold, one silver and two bronze medals. Phan Ngoc Tan Sang won silver in the men's 48kg combat category, while Pham Hong Son and Hoang Anh Kiet each claimed bronze in the men's 54–57kg and 51–54kg combat categories, respectively.

Members of the Dong Nai City Muay team compete at the event.

These achievements will provide further motivation for Dong Nai City athletes as they prepare to compete in upcoming events, with the determination to contribute to the delegation's overall medal tally at this year's Games.

The Muay competition at the 10th National Sports Games 2026 was scheduled for October 20–30, with medal events concluding on October 29. A total of 187 athletes competed in 17 events, including 13 combat events and four performance events. The sport was among those contested ahead of the Games' official opening ceremony.

Nguyen Hoang Son receives his gold medal.

Phan Ngoc Tan Sang stands on the podium after winning silver in the men's 48kg combat category.

With the medals won in Muay, the Dong Nai City sports delegation had secured a total of two gold, two silver and two bronze medals as of October 29, placing it provisionally fourth in the overall standings at the 10th National Sports Games 2026.

The Hanoi delegation is leading with seven gold, four silver and six bronze medals. The host delegation from Ho Chi Minh City ranks second with six gold, three silver and five bronze medals, followed by the People's Public Security delegation in third place with five gold, four silver and four bronze medals.

Representatives of the City Sports Training and Competition Center congratulate members of the Dong Nai City Muay team.

By Huy Anh-Translated by Mai Nga, Minho