Thousands of people braved the sun to cheer on the boat race on the Han River.

On the morning of August 31, thousands of people and tourists flocked to both banks of the Han River (Da Nang City) to cheer for more than 500 athletes at the traditional boat race of Da Nang City - VTV8.

More than 500 athletes participate in the traditional boat race in Da Nang city - VTV8

The event was organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City in coordination with the Vietnam Television Center for the Central Highlands (VTV8) and Da Nang Newspaper and Radio and Television (DNRT) to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang People's Committee, said that the boat racing is not only a simple sporting activity but also a festival for the city's people, an opportunity for us to immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere, cheer on the sports spirit and express our pride in our heroic, civilized and modern homeland of Da Nang, entering a new era with a new look: New Da Nang City - New space - New development momentum.

Crowds of locals and tourists cheered for the racing teams.

With the largest scale ever, the tournament attracted 26 racing teams with 520 athletes from communes and wards in Da Nang City. In which, the men's boat team competed in 5 double laps, equivalent to 7.5km; the women's boat team competed in 3 double laps, equivalent to 4.5km.

From early morning, thousands of locals and tourists flocked to both sides of the Han River, jostling on the bridges to cheer on the racing teams. Despite the hot weather, many people carried umbrellas, national flags... cheering with all their might for the racing teams.

Bustling atmosphere on the Han River on the morning of August 31

At the end of the race, Hoa Cuong team won first place in the women's rowing event; first place in the men's rowing event belonged to Cam Chanh - Hoa Xuan team.

Each racing boat has 17 athletes participating in the competition.

The racing teams speed towards the finish line.

PHAM NGA

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/hang-ngan-nguoi-doi-nang-co-vu-dua-thuyen-tren-song-han-post811072.html