National Taekwondo Champs 2020 attracts 300 players
VOV.VN - The National Taekwondo Championships 2020 got underway in southern Tien Giang province on November 24, drawing the participation of more than 300 athletes from 32 cities and provinces nationwide.
The athletes are competing in the individual and team divisions to select the best martial artists for the national team to prepare for the upcoming 31st SEA Games.
Many athletes who have experienced national and international competitions, such as Truong Thi Kim Tuyen, Tran Thi Anh Tuyet, Ho Thi Thanh Ngan and Bac Thi Khiem, are taking part in the tournament.
According to the Vietnam Taekwondo Federation, the week-long tournament aims to popularize the sport in society, particularly among young people and armed forces.
Taekwondo is the sport that attracts the largest number of athletes among sports in Vietnam.
Vietnam will play host to the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) scheduled to take place in November 2021.
