Can Tho 2025 Ngo Boat Race ends with spectacular victories

VTV.vn - On the afternoon of November 5, the final race took place in a breathtaking atmosphere. Thousands of spectators crowded both sides of the river to witness the thrilling sprints until the last second.

Maspero River, Soc Trang Ward, Can Tho City was filled with the sound of drums and cheers when the final round of Can Tho 2025 dragon boat racing ended with two breathtaking chases.

Thousands of spectators excitedly watched the races.

The races were dramatic and breathtaking.

In the Women's category, Tum Nup - the reigning champion in 2024 - entered the final with the pressure of defending the title. After a gentle start, the rowers quickly accelerated in the second half of the race. With the drum beats pounding, Tum Nup made a spectacular sprint, surpassing Kos Thum 2 ( Ca Mau ) right at the finish line, winning by a hair's breadth, causing the stands to explode.

The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to the Women's teams, Can Tho City Open Ngo Boat Racing Tournament 2025

In the South group, the race between Tum Nup 2 (An Ninh commune) and Prek On Dok 2 (Nhu Gia commune) was likened to a "dream final". The two teams competed fiercely throughout the entire race. At the end, Tum Nup 2 - the red seed of the race - made a strong leap, successfully defending the championship title and achieving a hat trick for three consecutive years.

In the South group, team Tum Nup 2 had a strong breakthrough in the final match.

Tum Nup 2 successfully defended the championship title for the third consecutive time.

Women's table results:

Grade I: Tum Nup (An Ninh commune, Can Tho)

Class II: Kos Thum 2 (Ca Mau)

Rank III: Ngan Dua (Ca Mau)

Rank IV: Kos Thum 1 (Ca Mau)

Men's table results:

Grade I: Tum Nup 2 (An Ninh commune, Can Tho)

Grade II: Prek On Dok 2 (Nhu Gia commune, Can Tho)

Grade III: Prek Ta Cuol (Nhu Gia commune, Can Tho)

Grade IV: Chroi Tum Chas (My Xuyen ward, Can Tho)

The 2025 Can Tho Ngo boat race ended with the sound of drums and cheers mixed with the waves of the Maspero River - where the Khmer culture of the South continues to spread strongly, imbued with the spirit of sportsmanship and national pride.

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