(VOV) - The 10th National Youth Vovinam Championships opened in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on June 20, attracting nearly 500 martial artists from 28 cities and provinces across the country.
They are divided into two age groups: 13-15 and 16-18 to compete in combat and performance events.
The annual event aims to create favourable conditions for young athletes to learn more experience from each other.
HCM City has the largest number of athletes (43) while Quang Nam has only 4 athletes involved in the tournament which will last until June 24.
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