Vietnam win 6 golds at first Asian and Asian Youth Shuttlecock Championship

Of the golds, two were secured in men's doubles and women's doubles at the Asian Youth Shuttlecock Championship, and two in men's doubles and women's doubles at the Asian Shuttlecock Championship on Aug. 23.

Earlier, two others gained in mixed doubles at the Asian Shuttlecock Championship.

The event takes place from Aug. 22-26 with the participation of nearly 260 coaches and athletes.

Held by the Asian Shuttlecock Federation, it offers seven sets of medals in seven categories - men's team, women's team, men's doubles, women's doubles, men's single, women's single, and mixed doubles. The Vietnamese athletes compete in all of the categories.