Female boxers target medal at ASIAD 2014
(VOV) -Female Vietnamese boxers are practicing hard hoping to win at least a medal at the upcoming 17th Asian Games (ASIAD) to be held in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, in September.
Women’s boxing has progressed in recent times thanks to intensive investment from the government and the great passion from young athletes.
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Young boxers Luu Thi Duyen and Ha Thi Linh, who bagged two gold medals at the recent 27th SEA Games in Myanmar, are considered Vietnamese hopefuls in Incheon in the next two months.
“ASIAD is too big a competition for Vietnamese boxers, but our female players have competed in Southeast Asia tournaments and we do hope they will bring home at least a bronze medal from ASIAD 2014,” said Vu Duc Thinh, head of Boxing of the Vietnam National Administration of Sports and Physical Training.
Three Vietnamese women are training in Australia to improve their skills. They will fly to Taiwan for an open tournament in early August and return to Vietnam for training in the lead up to ASIAD 2014.
At the upcoming Asian games, they will only compete in three weight categories.