Previously, Khiem defeated her rivals from the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, a country considered the cradle of Taekwondo, to enter the semi-finals.

In the semi-finals, she had a fierce competition with her opponent, Song Jie from the host country China, and lost 0-2, receiving the bronze medal.

With this achievement, Khiem is the first athlete from Son La province to win an ASIAD medal.