Opening of Karate Championship for school age children in Nghe An

On the morning of December 17, at the Cua Lo Town Sports Gymnasium, the opening ceremony of the 2022 Student Club Karate Championship took place. Attending the opening ceremony were Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Nghe An province; Mr. Nguyen Dung Chinh - Head of Nghia Dung Karate Vietnam; Mr. Cao Tuan Hai - Vice President of the Martial Arts Federation of Nghe An province.

Scene of the opening ceremony. Photo: Hoang Vu

The tournament gathered 32 delegations with 387 athletes competing in 53 events. The tournament was organized with the purpose of evaluating the karate training movement of students in the whole province, at the same time improving propaganda work, mobilizing students to carry out the movement "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" to improve health, the will to practice and cultivate morality in studying.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong presents souvenirs to athletes. Photo: Hoang Vu

At the opening ceremony, the Organizing Committee expressed its belief that with the spirit of noble sportsmanship, honesty, solidarity and progress, the athletes will compete with all their might, and the forces on duty will uphold their responsibility and impartiality in performing their duties, contributing to the success of the tournament, dedicating to the audience good and attractive matches.

The tournament takes place on December 17 and 18.