Taekwondo
Vietnam sent three athletes to compete in three taekwondo events at these Games. The team had an overall record of 1-3, with only Trần Thị Ngọc Trúc managing to win a match. Trần qualified for the repechage after her second round opponent made the final, but could not advance to a bronze medal match.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Bronze Medal | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Nguyễn Văn Hùng | Men's +80 kg | Chukwumerije (NGR) L 1–3 |
Did not advance | |||||
| Trần Thị Ngọc Trúc | Women's −49 kg | Tona (PNG) W 5–0 |
Puedpong (THA) L 1–2 |
Did not advance | Montejo (CUB) L 0–4 |
Did not advance | ||
| Nguyễn Thị Hoài Thu | Women's −57 kg | Diedhiou (SEN) L 0–1 |
Did not advance | |||||
Read more about this topic: Vietnam At The 2008 Summer Olympics