Traditional boat race at Nag Lite Dam continued today exactly from where it left off yesterday with the shouts of “Myanmar gold, Myanmar gold, Myanmar gold, Myanmar gold” liited to four races – because there only were four races today.
The 10-crew men were again the first to grab gold, winning the 500m race in 2 minutes, 11.813 seconds, more than a second ahead of silver medalists Thailand and a second and a half ahead of Bronze medalists Indonesia.
Next up, the 10-crew women paddled the 500m in 2:23.369 for gold. Thailand finished in 2:24.406 for silver and Indonesia got the bronze in 2:24.436, missing the Thai tie time by just 0.03 seconds.
The 20-crew men raced to gold in 1:48.039, beating Thailand to the finish by just 0.055 second. Indonesia took bronze in 1:46.542 in a very closely fought race.
In the last race of the day, Myanmar’s 20-crew women paddled home in 1:59.635, keeping Indonesia at bay for silver in 2:01.368. Thailand, at 2:02.581 got the bronze.
So far, Myanmar has won gold in all 10 races paddled. Thailand has eight silvers and two bronzes, Indonesia eight bronzes and two silvers.
Athletics In athletics at Wunna Theikdi Stadium, Van Lai Nguyen started last day of competition off on a high note for Vietnam, winning the men’s 10000m in 29 minutes, 44.82 seconds, barely a second faster than silver medalist Boonthung Srisung (THA). Agus Prayogo (INA) got the bronze in 30:25.33.
In the women’s 10000m, Indonesia’s Triyanningsih Triyanningsih got gold in 34:32.08, almost 7 seconds ahead of silver winner Phyu War Thet (MYA). Lodkeo Inthakoummane (LAO) took the bronze in 37:41.96.
Vietnam’s Van Hung Nguyen leapt 16.67m to win gold in the men’s triple jump. Muhammad Hakimi Ismail (MAS) jumped 16.44m for silver and Theerayut Philakong (THA) won bronze with a 16.25m hop, step, jump.
In women’s high jump, Thi Viet Ahn Dong (VIE) cleared 1.84m to win gold, Wanida Boonwan (THA) took silver at 1.80m on count back over Thi Diem Pham who added bronze to Vietnam’s medal haul on the final day of athletics.
Cycling In men’s BMX cycling, Daniel Patrick Caluag (PHI) won gold in the men’s cross, Christopher John Caluag (PHI) got the silver and Saputra I Gusti Bagus took the bronze.
Taekwondo
At Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium, Cassandra Haller (THA) claimed the women’s 67kg taekwondo gold over silver medalist Thanh Hein Nguyen(VIE). Jenny Fong Mee Soh (MAS) and Ywet Wah Htun (MYA) won bronzes.
At 57kg, Jade Zafra (PHI) fought to the gold medal, beating Worawong Pongpanit (THA) to silver. Wai Mar Soe (MYA) and Thi Ha Thanh Lam (VIE) got the bronzes.
In men’s 80kg, Win Htun Linn (MYA) won gold over Christianal Dela Cruz (PHI), who got the silver. Muhammad Etprzal Salputra (INA) and Sawatvilay Phimmasone (LAO) won the bronzes.
At 68kg, Laos’ Phouthasone Thammavong won gold over silver medalist Chetrapee Tangjai (THA). Zaw Zaw (MYA) and Gershorn Bautista (PHI) got bronzes.
Hockey In hockey at Hockey Stadium, Yangon Myanmar beat Cambodia 12-0 ,Thailand bested Singapore 7-3 and Malaysia slammed Indonesia 15-0 in women’s play.
Volleyball
In volleyball at Zeyarthiri Indoor Stadium, Thailand blanked Indonesia 3-0 in women’s play.
In men’s action Vietnam rolled over Laos 3-0.
Sepak Takraw
In sepak takraw at Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium in men’s doubles Laos topped Malaysia 201, Myanmar won 2-1 over Indonesia and Cambodia bested Singapore 2-1.
