The Vietnam national track and field team hopes to take home eight gold medals at this year's 26th SEA Games in Indonesia later this month.

As usual, high hopes are pinned on runners Vu Thi Huong and Truong Thanh Hang.

Coach Nguyen Dinh Minh said Huong has nearly recovered from her injury and she aims to defend her title in the 100m and 200m races.

Truong Thanh Hang, who is currently training in China, will leave for Indonesia two days before the competition. She hopes to win golds in the 800m and 1,500m events.

Athletes Vu Van Huyen, Nguyen Dinh Cuong, Vo Van Hung, Duong Van Thai and Duong Thi Viet Anh are also expected to win their events.

The track and field competition is scheduled for November 11-16 in Palembang, Indonesia.

(VOV)