Martial artists to battle in Iran
Twelve Vietnamese martial artists took part in the Asia Vovinam Championships at Kish Island, Iran, on October 18.
They will compete against athletes from six countries including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and the hosts until Oct. 23.
On the sidelines of the tournament, Vietnam Olympic Committee Vice President Hoang Vinh Giang and World Vovinam Federation General Secretary Vo Danh Hai will attend the second Asia Vovinam Federation conference.
Representatives will discuss how to develop Vovinam in Asian nations and how to introduce the traditional Vietnamese martial art at big tournaments next year such as the South Asian Games in India and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in the Republic of Korea.
Since its establishment four years ago, the federation based in Tehran, has expanded the Vovinam movement to countries including Lebanon, Pakistan and Nepal.