Vietnam Won Team Poomsae Gold in South Korea
The Vietnamese team secured the under-50 title at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Gymnastics
Vietnam earned the women's under-50 team standard poomsae gold medal at the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships on Saturday. The victory follows the team's successful title defense after winning gold at the 2024 championships in Hong Kong.
Why it matters
The win marks a continuation of Vietnam's dominant performance on the international stage in standard poomsae. It reinforces the program's consistency in high-stakes competition against global challengers.
The competition features 1,411 athletes from 83 countries competing across 42 distinct medal events. Vietnam's team achieved the top podium finish by maintaining their form after receiving an opening-round bye.
The players
Chau Tuyet Van
The 36-year-old athlete is a prominent member of the Vietnamese poomsae team who also competed in the individual event.
Nguyen Thi Le Kim
A gold-medal winning athlete who contributed to Vietnam's team success and mixed-pair victory.
Lien Thi Tuyet Mai
A member of the Vietnamese team that secured the under-50 standard poomsae world title.
Nguyen Thien Phung
An athlete who partnered with Nguyen Thi Le Kim to win the under-50 mixed-pair standard poomsae gold.
The details
The Vietnamese trio defeated Germany in the final round to clinch the title, following victories over Mexico in the second round and South Korea in the semifinals. Additionally, Chau Tuyet Van secured a silver medal in the women's under-40 individual standard poomsae event after a narrow loss to Chang Ting Jung of Chinese Taipei.
Timeline
September 16, 2026: The championships began in Chuncheon.
September 19, 2026: The Vietnamese team secured the gold medal.
September 20, 2026: The tournament concludes.
Season Trajectory
This win maintains Vietnam's standing as a premier force in international poomsae, building on their performance at the 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships. By consistently topping the podium, the team has solidified its position at the front of the current competitive cycle.
Vietnam's gold medal performance provides a significant boost to their standings in the 2026 championship medal table. The results from the under-50 and under-40 events serve as key markers for national team recruitment and future seeding in upcoming international tournaments.
The takeaway
The Vietnamese team's ability to navigate through multiple rounds to defeat top-tier nations demonstrates the high level of technical preparation required for success in poomsae. Continued dominance at events like the 2026 championships highlights the long-term efficacy of their specialized training programs.
Further reading
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