The National Youth Sailing and Stand Up Paddling (Sup) Championships 2022 have kicked off at the Whale Park in Da Nang’s Son Tra District.

Rowers start the SUP competition. Photo: T.D

Co-organised by the Viet Nam Boat Racing Federation and the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, the sporting event attracts the participation of nearly 50 male and female rowers from provinces and cities nationwide, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Dak Nong, Quang Binh and Da Nang.

At the Sailing competition, athletes compete in the categories of Optimists, Lasers and 470s.

Meanwhile, at the SUP competition, the participants are divided into four age groups: from 10 to 14 years old, 15 to 17 years old, 18 to 45 years old and over 45 years old. They compete in 4 distances: 200m, 1,000m , 1,500m, 2,000m and 6,000m.

This is the second time the championships have been held in Da Nang. The event provides an opportunity for rowers to exchange and learn from experience each other, and for the organisers to select excellent rowers for the national team in preparation for the 32^nd SEA Games to be held in Cambodia next year.

Reporting by THANH DANH - Translating by M.DUNG