Thai women in Nghe An border area wear skirts to play soccer on the mountainside
(Baonghean.vn) - In order to create a vibrant atmosphere to celebrate Vietnamese Women's Day, the Women's Union of Hanh Dich Commune, Que Phong Border District organized a women's football tournament. This is a very special tournament because the players wear skirts to play football.
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The tournament involved 4 teams from 11 villages, each team had 7 players, with the rule that players from one of the 2 teams had to wear brocade skirts and T-shirts with numbers printed on them. Photo: HC |
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Fierce attack and blocking of the women's football team of Hanh Dich commune. Photo: HC |
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A female player's shot from the sideline. Photo: HC |
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Despite wearing a skirt, the female goalkeeper skillfully blocked the dangerous shot, saving her team's goal. Photo: HC |
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In the end, the first prize went to the Na Xai - Hua Muong village cluster, and the second prize went to the Chieng - Pa Kim - Cham village cluster. Photo: HC |