Sailing race excites crowds in Ba Ria-Vung Tau
VOV.VN - An international sailing tournament, the Vung Tau Marina Cup, which atract competitors from all over the world, opened in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on February 17.
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| The sailing event is being jointly held by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports and Vung Tau Marina One Member Co., Ltd. |
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| Athletes prepare themselves for the competition and check their equipment. |
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| The event sees 48 local and foreign racers from 24 teams compete throughout the tournament. |
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| A mix of local people and tourists gather together on the river bank to get the best spot before start of the boat race. |
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| The 24 teams are divided into 3 groups, with each team competing in a 3-km long race. |
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| The 12 best teams qualify for the semi-finals. |
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| The six teams that progress into the final round vie for the first, second, and third prizes. |
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| This is the fourth consecutive year that the tournament has been held in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau. |
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