PANO – The 2014 National Rowing and Canoeing Tournament was kicked off on July 6th at the West Lake Canoe Club in Hanoi.

 
 Photo for illustration. VNA

 

Nearly 300 rowers and canoers from 25 clubs nationwide compete in 48 canoeing categories for two days, and 18 rowing categories for men and women for a week.

Jointly organised by the Vietnam Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing Federation and Hanoi’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event is a good chance for young athletes to hone their skills and to choose the most outstanding athletes for the national team.

Translated by Van Hieu