Youth rowing and canoeing championship kicks off

The 2024 National Youth Rowing and Canoeing Championship opened on August 22 at the Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex in the northern province of Ha Nam.

It also serves as a platform to scout promising talents for the national youth team. Additionally, this event is expected to promote local tourism./.

This year’s championship attracted 400 athletes from 32 teams representing provinces, cities, and sectors across the country.

Competitors will participate in 92 events across various categories, including men’s, women’s, and mixed competitions, featuring canoeing and kayak races in single, double, and quadruple boats over a 2,000-meter distance.

The event aims to promote the practice of rowing and canoeing nationwide, providing athletes with opportunities to compete, test, and evaluate their training progress./.