The 8th World Vovinam Championship 2025, organized by the World Vovinam Federation (WVVF), took place in Bali, Indonesia, from November 2 to 8, 2025. This year’s Championship welcomed more than 600 athletes from 26 countries and territories across four continents — Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania — where Vovinam has flourished. Athletes competed in 45 events, including 26 demonstration events (forms) and 19 sparring events.
Competing with 39 athletes across both performance and combat events, the Vietnamese national team faced intense and closely contested bouts. After a week of high-level competition, Vietnam triumphant once again, securing 24 gold medals and 1 silver medal to successfully defend their overall championship title.
The battle for second place came down to Algeria and Cambodia, two nations with strong development programs and large contingents. After a tight race lasting until the final events, Algeria claimed second place overall with 9 gold, 10 silver, and 5 bronze medals, while Cambodia finished third with 7 gold, 11 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
Overall Team Rankings (by Total Medals) at the 8th World Vovinam Championship
Some pictures at the championship
Photo by: Le Giang
