March 31, 2025 | 22:00 (GMT+7)
Nearly 500 athletes participate in 2025 Da Nang Open Traditional Boat Race
PANO - The Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang city, in coordination with the Vietnam Television's center in the Central Region - Central Highlands (VTV8), organized Da Nang Open Traditional Boat Race 2025 on Han River on March 30.
The event was to mark the 95th anniversary of the Da Nang Party Organization’s foundation day (March 28, 1930 - 2025) and the 50th anniversary of Da Nang city Liberation Day (March 29, 1975 - 2025).
The race was held with the participation of 484 athletes from 22 teams. In the men's boat racing event, seventeen teams from Quang Nam province and Da Nang city competed in five laps, equivalent to 7.5km. Meanwhile, in the women's category, five teams from five districts of Da Nang city, namely Ngu Hanh Son, Cam Le, Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, and Son Tra raced over three laps, equivalent to 4.5km.
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang municipal People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi said that the race was far beyond a sports event. It was an opportunity to reflect on the nation's history, cultural traditions, showcasing the strength and determination to move forward of Da Nang people.
After the competition, the first prizes in the men's and women's categories were awarded to the team from the Son Tra district Cultural - Sports Center and the team from Cam Le district, respectively.
Below are photos of the Da Nang Open Traditional Boat Race 2025:
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Delegates attending the opening ceremony |
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The teams participating in the boat race |
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The dramatic boat race on the Han River |
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Citizens eagerly watch the competition |
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The race attracts many citizens and tourists. |
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The Organizing Committee awards prizes to the winning teams. |
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The joy of victory of athletes and citizens |
Translated by Khanh Huyen