Illustrative image (Source: internet) Vung Tau (VNA) - The fifth South EastAsia (SEA) Freestyle Skating Champs officially kicked off at Hera Palace in thesoutheastern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau on June 22.
The tournament attracted 120 roller skaters aged 7to 25, coming from Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar,Singapore, Thailand, mainland China, Vietnam and other countries.
Skaters will compete in two major contents:slalom—a highly technical field of skating that involves performing tricksaround a straight line of equally spaced cones—and roller skating—crossing thehindrances placed on stage. Forty-three sets of medals are up for grabs.
Within the slalom field, there are categories likeclassic slalom, speed slalom and slalom battle, with regulations issued byInternational Skateboarding Federation.
The tournament is co-organised by the province’sdepartment of Culture, Tourism and Sports and Viet Passion Sports andEntertainment Joint Stock Company.
Eddie Chua, chairman of the World Skateboardingand Roller Sports Association, said the local facilities of the provincemeet the requirements of competitors.
“Previously, roller skating was popular in manycountries around the world with tournaments in Europe, Asia and later, we haveorganised in the southeast Asian region. Through the tournaments, players havethe chance to exchange their experiences,” said Chua.
After the launching ceremony, skaters will competein the slalom category.
The tournament lasts until June 24 at twolocations: Hera Palace convention centre and the back beach area of Vung Tau. -VNA
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