Athletes nationwide gather to compete in classic and freestyle wrestling event

VOV.VN - The 2020 national classic and freestyle wrestling tournament opened on December 4 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, drawing the participation of over 220 wrestlers from across the country.

The athletes competing in the event are representing 17 teams nationwide and are due to compete in various different weight classes as part of the men’s classic, the men’s freestyle, and the women’s freestyle event.

The tournament will feature the involvement of numerous strong teams from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, and the Military. The aim of the competition is to promote wrestling to the wider public, whilst also searching for talented wrestlers who can feature in the national squad.

Furthermore, the event also presents a chance for athletes to practice their skills and for teams to gain extra experience for future tournaments, including the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which will be held in the country in November, 2021.  

Following the completion of the opening ceremony, participants donated a sum of VND50 million, equivalent to US$2,173, in an effort to assist victims of recent flooding that has severely impacted the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

The national tournament is scheduled to run until December 10.

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