Unarmed Martial Arts Festival 2014 in Hanoi
(VOV) - Five hundred athletes from 20 military units and educational institutions are competing in the Unarmed Martial Arts Festival 2014 at Mieu Mon National Training Centre in Hanoi on December 12-18.
The athletes were divided into three groups: male commissioned and non-commissioned officers and defense employees compete in nine weight categories from under 51kg to 80kg, female commissioned and non-commissioned officers and defense employees attend six weight categories from under 51kg to 64kg, and the enlisted soldiers participate in nine weight categories from under 51kg to 80kg.
They are competing to win 98 gold, silver and bronze medals.
Some photos from the festival’s first day:
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| Checking weight before the competition |
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| Referee checks athletes before competitions |
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| Attacking |
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| Taking care of athletes between matches |
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| Female referee |
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| Vovinam performance |
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| Fans |
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| Winners are announced |