Nearly 500 athletes participate in the 3rd Nghe An Traditional Martial Arts Tournament

On the morning of July 20, in Vinh City, Nghe An Province Traditional Martial Arts Association held the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Nghe An Open Traditional Martial Arts Tournament.

Attending the opening ceremony were representatives of the Department of Culture & Sports, Department of Education and Training, Provincial Police, Nghe An Traditional Martial Arts Association and representatives of participating delegations.

The tournament was attended by 31 delegations from 9 provinces and cities across the country. Photo: Thanh Cuong

The 3rd Nghe An Province Traditional Martial Arts Open Tournament was held to promote the nation's martial arts spirit, preserve martial arts culture and develop the people's training movement. This is also an opportunity for martial arts sects, clubs and central martial arts schools to perform the quintessence and diverse techniques of traditional martial arts.

Organizing committee representatives presented flags and souvenirs to the delegations. Photo: Thanh Cuong

This year's tournament has 31 participating delegations, with nearly 500 athletes from 9 provinces across the country including: Lai Chau, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Hanoi, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh.

Athletes will compete in 500 events including boxing and combat to compete for 70 sets of medals.

Athletes participate in a weapon performance. Photo: Thanh Cuong

At the end of the opening ceremony, the athletes entered the competition in the bare-knuckle and weapon events.