Young Vietnamese karatekas aim high at world championships
The most promising karate competitors in Vietnam will take on international rivals this week in Italy to clash for gold at the highly anticipated 2024 World Junior, Cadet and U21 Championships.
Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly (right) and her coach at the World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships. Ly will defend her 53kg title at this year tournament in Italy. (Photo: webthethao.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The most promising karate competitors in Vietnam will take on international rivals this week in Italy to clash for gold at the highly anticipated 2024 World Junior, Cadet and U21 Championships.
The future stars will be crowned after the tournament takes place at the Palazzo del Turismo in Lido de Jesolo, Venice from October 9 to 13.
The championships are the sport's most important event for this age group, and are held every two years.
This year, nearly 2,000 karatekas from 113 countries have registered to participate in the event's kata (performance) and kumite (combat) for men's and women's individual and team categories. This is a record-breaking number of participants, exceeding the number of competitors in previous editions.
In Venice, the powerhouse nations of Brazil and Turkey will introduce the largest delegations, with 42 martial artists each.
Egypt, the US, Spain and hosts Italy will also bring a large number of competitors with 41 athletes.
Vietnam have registered 10 fighters, including defending champion Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly, Chu Van Duc and Hoang Thi Thu Uyen, who are all expected to take a place at the podium.
The Vietnamese coaching board said the martial artists are in good condition and are showing high spirits ahead of the tournament. They promised to do their best to win gold.
The competition in Venice follows a knock-out format. Eliminations will be held from October 9 to 11, while the bronze medal bouts and finals are scheduled for October 12-13.
Last year's event was held in 2022 in Konya, Turkey. Powerhouse Japan topped the medal table during the competition, with 13 medals including 10 golds. Turkey and Egypt also showed successful performances with 12 medals each.
Vietnam's talented Ly won gold in the women's 53kg kumite💛 event. The 20-year-old has just claime𓃲d an Asian championship women's team title./.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
