Nearly 400 athletes compete at the 2025 National Vovinam Strong Team Championship
On the evening of April 18, at the Nghe An Provincial Gymnasium, the 2025 National Vovinam Strong Team Championship officially opened. The event was hosted by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, attracting the participation of nearly 400 excellent athletes from 30 provinces, cities and sectors across the country.
Attending the opening ceremony were comrade Tran Thi My Hanh - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. On behalf of the Vietnam Vovinam Federation, there was Mr. Tran Van My - Chief of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao, Permanent Vice President; and representatives of provincial departments, agencies and branches.
The tournament is an important national sporting event, contributing to promoting the training movement.Vovinamand spread the martial spirit of the nation.
This is not only an opportunity for athletes to compete and demonstrate their talents, but also an opportunity to exchange, learn and share experiences between strong clubs across the country.
This year's tournament has special significance as it takes place in a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the 139th anniversary of International Labor Day (May 1, 1886 - May 1, 2025) and towards the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025).
Hosting the National Vovinam Championship is an opportunity for Nghe An province to promote the image of its homeland rich in cultural traditions and the friendly, affectionate and hospitable people of Nghe An.
The tournament takes place with two main contents: Martial arts competition and sparring.
In the boxing competition, athletes will compete in many technical performances such as: Four Symbols Staff Technique for Men, Single-Sword Tai Chi Technique for Women, Foot-to-Foot Attack for Men, Double-Sword Sword Technique for Men...
In the competition, the weight categories are divided specifically as: 45 kg men, 54 kg men, over 92 kg men; 51 kg women, 75 kg women, and many other weight categories.
The tournament will take place from now until April 22, promising to bring attractive, dramatic competitions imbued with national martial arts./.
