Nearly 200 athletes compete at the Karatedo Championship

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of May 6, Nghe An Martial Arts Federation coordinated with the Department of Culture and Sports to organize the opening ceremony of the 2017 Nghe An Provincial Karatedo Championship.

Comrade Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented flowers to the athletes. Photo: Canh Nam

The tournament attracted nearly 200 athletes from 18 delegations across the province, competing in 21 categories of Kata (performance) and Kumite (combat). The athletes competed in a knockout format to select the individuals and teams to win the championship.

This is the Karatedo Championship held after many years of interruption, aiming to restore the provincial competition system. Thereby, evaluating the development of the Karatedo martial arts movement in Nghe An. At the same time, selecting outstanding individuals to supplement the provincial Karatedo team to participate in domestic and international tournaments.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the matches took place in the Kata categories for both men and women and the Kumite category for men. The tournament took place over 3 days from May 5 to 7.

The match between two athletes from the Pedagogical College (right) and Hung Nguyen. Photo: Canh Nam

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