Coach Hoang Thai Xuan (second from right) and the gold medalists at the 2023 King's Cup Sepak Takraw World Championship in Thailand. (Photo: VOV)

Prior to the gold, Vietnam won 5 silver and bronze medals in some men's and women’s events.

The tournament, held July 9-16, brough together 36 teams from around the world. Vietnam sent 33 athletes to compete in all eight men’s and women’s categories.