Vietnam to host Asian open police taekwondo championships
The Vietnam 2024 Asian Open Police Taekwondo Championships will take place in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh from December 6-9, the Ministry of Public Security announced on October 29.
The tournament aims to celebrate the the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam People's Public Security forces (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and the 20th anniversary of the Day of All People Safeguarding National Security (August 19, 1945 - 2025).
The tournament will feature two competitions - one for policemen from Asian countries while the other for children, teenagers, young people, and the elderly.
The World Police Taekwondo Federation has posted information about the tournament and invited police groups and individuals to join in. Registrations must be submitted from October 13 to November 13, 2024.
So far, 44 police delegations from countries and territories have registered to take part in the event via the federation's website.
Speaking at the announcement ceremony, Deputy Minister of Public Security Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Long noted that the tournament will be held for the first time in Vietnam, creating an opportunity to affirm the bravery and talent of public security forces.
It also aims to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the Vietnam People's Public Security and the police forces of Asian and countries across the world, he added.
