First international open water swimming race kicks off in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Arena OCEANMAN Cam Ranh Vietnam 2023 opened on September 8 in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, marking the first time that the international open water swimming competition has been held in Vietnam.
The race got underway in the sea area off The Arena resort in Cam Ranh City, drawing the participation of more than 800 athletes from over 30 countries and territories worldwide.
Vietnam is the 27th country to host this popular race which aims to spread a message of positive lifestyle, improving health, and popularising swimming skills to all people.
The competition features many racing distances and forms which are suitable for different groups of participants, such as Oceanteams 10km, Oceankids 800m, half Oceanman 5km, and Sprint 2km.
A standup paddleboarding tournament involving the participation of more than 100 domestic and foreign racers will also be held as part of the swimming contest.
The tournament is scheduled to last through to September 10.
