Lang Son captured the overall team title at the 2026 National Senior Badminton Championship in Quang Ninh, finishing the tournament with three gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals across multiple age divisions. Vietnam.vn reported that the delegation competed with six men’s doubles pairs and five mixed doubles pairs in a field featuring more than 230 athletes from 14 national delegations.
Lang Son secures team title at National Senior Badminton Championship
The competition ran from October 2 to October 7 in Quang Ninh, drawing senior and middle-aged players from across nine age categories. Lang Son’s delegation navigated a packed schedule of doubles and mixed doubles events to edge out competing regional teams for the top spot on the overall medal table. Vietnam.vn noted that the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly awarded the team a commemorative flag in recognition of their exceptional performance.
Gold medal performances across age divisions
Lang Son’s championship run was anchored by three title-winning pairs who secured gold medals in their respective age brackets. Hoang Minh Vuong and Nguyen Tuan Anh claimed first place in the 36–40 age category men’s doubles. In the 56–60 age group, Truong Thien Quang and Le Thuy Nga triumphed in the mixed doubles event. Meanwhile, Kieu Van Hai and Le Xuan Phu captured the men’s doubles gold in the 61–70 age division.
Broader impact on senior sports participation
Vietnam.vn reported that the team’s success highlights the growing popularity and competitive depth of badminton among middle-aged and older adults in Lang Son province. Local sports administrators view the tournament results as a reflection of structured physical preparation that encourages seniors to maintain active health routines, build community networks, and enrich their daily lives through sport.
