Vietnam claim first-ever women's doubles world title in sepak takraw

Facing one of the tournament's strongest teams, the Vietnamese duo delivered a commanding performance to claim a 2-0 victory in the women's doubles final.

Vietnam took control from the outset, showcasing strong coordination and technical superiority to comfortably win the opening set 15-7.

Myanmar responded with greater intensity in the second set, pushing Vietnam into a more competitive contest.

However, the Vietnamese players remained composed under pressure, successfully neutralizing their opponents' attacks before producing a series of decisive counterattacks to secure a 15-12 victory and seal the match.

The triumph earned Vietnam the gold medal in the women's doubles event and marked the nation's first world championship title in the discipline.

The victory follows another breakthrough for Vietnamese women's sepak takraw after the team captured the women's quad title at the 2025 World Championships.

Beyond its significance on the medal table, the result provides a major boost for Vietnam ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, scheduled for September and October.

In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a growing force in international sepak takraw despite facing stiff competition from regional powerhouse Thailand.

The country has collected multiple world titles and SEA Games gold medals, particularly in the men's and women's quad events.

The 2026 Sepak Takraw World Championships are being held in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 4 to 11.

The tournament features four events each for men and women and serves as a key warm-up event for Asia's leading teams ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.