The tournament was jointly organized by the Department of Physical Training and Sports , the Vietnam Traditional Martial Arts Federation and the Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to respond to the campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.
According to the Organizing Committee, this tournament attracted 29 delegations from 21 provinces, cities and sectors nationwide to register to participate; with more than 800 martial artists, coaches and athletes competing in 2 events.
Specifically, in the boxing category, athletes compete in 3 age groups: 17 - 40 years old, 41 - 50 years old, 51 - 60 years old.
Units choose to compete in boxing with 20 male and female events; boxing chooses 8 male and female events, and sparring with 3 events.
Meanwhile, in the competition, the tournament is organized for the age group of 17 - 40 years old, including 27 weight categories (15 weight categories for men and 12 weight categories for women). Athletes compete in individual knockout matches.
In the 34th time, at home, the Gia Lai province traditional martial arts team participated with a force of 11 coaches and 67 athletes, including 1 coach, 21 martial arts masters and 4 amateur martial arts students, with the determination to maintain the first place of the entire delegation in 2 events.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairwoman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich shared that this year's tournament has a very special meaning as it is held in the land of Tay Son martial arts (formerly Binh Dinh) - the cradle of traditional Vietnamese martial arts.
Vice President Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich expressed that we welcome a new Gia Lai, full of vitality and unique cultural identity. Gia Lai, with its majestic Bazan plateau, vast forests and the mysterious gong echoes of the ethnic groups, carries within itself a hidden power, a wild but charming beauty.
The cultural exchange between the plains and the mountains, between traditional martial arts and the liberal spirit of the Central Highlands, promises to create new highlights and emotional experiences for the tournament.
The geographical location of the gateway to the Central Highlands, connecting key economic regions, also opens up many opportunities for the development and integration of Gia Lai.
Ms. Lich also affirmed that the merger of the two lands of "old Binh Dinh" and "new Gia Lai" is an important historical milestone, not only in terms of administration but also in terms of the connection and blending of two cultural regions and two heritage regions.
This 34th tournament is a living testament to the spirit of solidarity and development, where traditional values are inherited, promoted and spread.
We will witness the exchange, learning, and mutual respect between martial artists from all over the country, in a larger and more meaningful cultural and sporting space.
The Vice Chairman of Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee believes that with the careful preparation of the Organizing Committee, the enthusiasm of the athletes, and the enthusiastic support of the audience, this National Traditional Martial Arts Championship will be a great success.
Along with that, it brings beautiful and dramatic matches, contributing to widely promoting the image of Vietnamese traditional martial arts to domestic and international friends.
After the opening ceremony, the boxing competition took place. The 34th National Traditional Martial Arts Championship 2025 will officially close on August 12.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/gan-30-doan-tham-gia-giai-vo-dich-vo-co-truyen-quoc-gia-lan-thu-34-158843.html
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