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24th National Traditional Wrestling Tourney opens in Bac Giang

(BGO) – The 24th National Traditional Wrestling Tourney in 2020 was jointly held at Bac Giang provincial Sport Competition Hall (the South urban area in Bac Giang city) by Vietnam Sport Administration and provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on July 4. Vice  Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Tu Minh Hai attended the event.    

The tourney drew nearly 200 officers, coaches and athletes from 11 provincies, cities and sectors across the nation including Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, Nghe An, Bac Giang, Public Security, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Thua Thien Hue and Kinh Bac Traditional Wrestling Association.

24th National Traditional Wrestling Tourney, Bac Giang province, Vietnam Sport Administration, top overall ranking, national martial spirit

Representative of Vietnam Sport Administration hands over the flag to the organizer of the tourney.

The athletes competed in 12 weight groups of 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg and over 85kg.

Bac Giang delegation vied for medal in all groups with a target of top overall ranking.

24th National Traditional Wrestling Tourney, Bac Giang province, Vietnam Sport Administration, top overall ranking, national martial spirit

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Tu Minh Hai hands over the flag to participating delegations.

The annual event attracts strong wrestlers to accelerate the wrestling practice movement across the nation while promoting the national martial spirit. Several matches occurred right after the opening ceremony.

24th National Traditional Wrestling Tourney, Bac Giang province, Vietnam Sport Administration, top overall ranking, national martial spirit

A match right after the opening ceremony.

The event takes place from July 2 – 10 with 12 set of medals to be awarded to the excellent athletes.

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Quang Minh

24th National Traditional Wrestling Tourney, Bac Giang province, Vietnam Sport Administration, top overall ranking, national martial spirit
 
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