More than 300 athletes participate in Nghe An Traditional Martial Arts Championship

The traditional martial arts tournament for all ages in Nghe An province was held as part of a series of activities to celebrate the 230th anniversary of Emperor Quang Trung's decree to build the Phoenix Citadel in Trung Do (October 1, 1788 - October 1, 2018).

With the aim of diversifying and enriching the activities in the commemorative program, and at the same time, through the tournament, continuing to propagate and mobilize people to effectively implement the movement "All people practice physical training following the example of great Uncle Ho" to improve health, the will to practice and cultivate morality, love for the country and people; preserve martial arts culture and develop the people's practice movement.

This is an opportunity for martial arts schools, clubs and central martial arts centers to perform the quintessence and diverse techniques of Nghe An traditional martial arts.

The tournament has the participation of more than 300 athletes from 27 martial arts clubs in and outside the province. The athletes will compete for 75 different sets of medals in the following categories: Boxing, weapons, combat and sparring.

Nghe An Newspaper reporters captured beautiful images at the opening ceremony this morning:

The Organizing Committee awarded souvenir flags to the teams participating in the tournament. Photo: Duc Anh

Awarding certificates of merit to groups with outstanding achievements and contributions to the traditional martial arts movement in the area. Photo: Duc Anh.

Mr. Dau Vinh Thinh - Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee beat the drum to open the tournament. Photo: Duc Anh

Special martial arts performance by martial artists. Photo: Duc Anh

After the opening ceremony, the matches within the tournament took place. Photo: Duc Anh