Vietnam to compete in bokator martial art at SEA Games 32

Vietnamese traditional martial artists will compete in bokator event in SEA Games 32. (Photo: tienphong.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese martial artists are set to showcase theirskills in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 32, where they will competein the traditional Cambodian martial art of bokator.

The Games, which will be hosted by Cambodia in May, will see participantsengage in hand-to-hand combat and employ a variety of weapons.

Originating in Cambodia, bokator is one of the oldest fighting systems inexistence, and is known for its emphasis on using weapons during combat.

Le Ngoc Quang, General Secretary of the Vietnam Traditional Martial ArtsFederation, believed that the Vietnamese athletes will be able to use their ownmartial arts expertise to excel in this event.

Bokator shares many similarities with traditional Vietnamese martial arts,making it a natural fit for the Vietnamese team. As a result, the team isexpected to do well and potentially even bring home some medals, he said.

Bui Trung Hieu, Vice President of the Vietnam Traditional Martial ArtsFederation said to ensure high professional quality, the federation selectedathletes with high achievements at the recent National Sports Games. They willcompete with the best form and mental strength at the upcoming Games./.

VNA