(ĐN)- The 2015 National Teenage Athletics Championships officially kicked off at Dong Nai Stadium in Dong Nai province early on March 11.
(ĐN)- The 2015 National Teenage Athletics Championships officially kicked off at Dong Nai Stadium in Dong Nai province early on March 11.
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The annual tournament which is held by Vietnam Athletics Federation and Dong Nai provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, attracted 473 young athletes aged 12-17, representing 51 delegations from across the country, competing for 66 sets of medals in categories of hurdle, jogging, long jump, high jump, triple jump, short-put, javelin and discus throwing.
This is the first time Dong Nai has organized such a competition. On the first day of competition, Vinh Long topped the contest with 4 gold medals, followed by HCM city with 3 gold medals.
The championship, which runs until March 14, aims to promote the athletics training movement in society as well as offer a good chance for young Vietnamese athletes to practice and sharpen their skills, and select best athletes for the forthcoming international athletic competitions.
Reported by H.A-V.C
