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| Mr. Bui Thanh Dung, Deputy Director of the City Department of Culture and Sports presenting commemorative flags to the participating teams |
This year’s championship brings together nearly 500 athletes from 34 provinces, cities, and sectors across the country, including: An Giang, Bac Ninh, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Binh Thuan, People’s Public Security, Dak Lak, Dien Bien, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Gia Lai, Ha Tinh, Hai Duong, Hoa Binh, Khanh Hoa, Kon Tum, Lang Son, Nghe An, Ninh Binh, Phu Yen, the Army, Quang Nam, Quang Tri, Thai Binh, Thai Nguyen, Thanh Hoa, Tra Vinh, Vinh Phuc, Can Tho, Da Nang, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City.
At the championship, athletes compete for 30 sets of medals across weight classes ranging from 44kg to over 68kg for women, and from 50kg to over 86kg for men in two categories: Kata (forms) and Kumite (combat). The host team from Hue City participate in this championship with 18 athletes, aiming to have at least two weight classes (one male, one female) reach medal contention and secure a spot in the overall top 10 teams.
According to evaluations, based on tradition, strength, and recent breakthroughs, the competition for the top 3 positions is expected to be among Hanoi, the Army team, Binh Duong, Ha Tinh, and Ho Chi Minh City. In which, Ha Tinh has recently emerged as a “dark horse” in the women’s category.
The championship ends on June 30.