The 2010 National Vovinam Championships opened in Can Tho City on September 19, attracting 400 athletes of 26 teams from all over the country, including many new ones from Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, Binh Duong and Tien Giang.

Among the strong teams are those from HCM City, Ben Tre, the Military and Can Tho.

The event provides a good chance for athletes to compete in 20 weight categories in preparation for the 26th SEA Games to be held in Indonesia in 2011.

The champs will last until September 23.

Source: VOV