June 27, 2024 | 19:11 (GMT+7)
Hai Phong hosts Southeast Asia rowing, canoeing championships
The Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships 2024 kicked off in the Northern port city of Hai Phong on June 27.
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Flowers presented to participating teams |
It brings together more than 500 athletes and coaches, with 264 for rowing and nearly 300 for canoeing, from seven Southeast Asian nations, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and host Vietnam.
The participating athletes have been selected from national teams, U19, and U23 teams of the countries.
Rowing events will take place on June 28, 29, and 30.
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The Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships 2024 kicks off in Hai Phong on June 27. (Photo: The Sport Authority of Vietnam) |
Rangsan Wongsan, Chairman of the Southeast Asian Rowing Federation, said the tournament is to examine rowers' capacity before the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to take place in Thailand next year.
With experiences in organizing many major national and international boat races, Hai Phong has prepared the best conditions to entice more Southeast Asia competitions.
Source: VNA