Good news for Hanoi karate!

Signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement between the Hanoi Karatedo Federation and the Japan-Vietnam International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA).

This afternoon, March 26, 2024, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Hanoi Karatedo Federation and the Japan-Vietnam International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA) at the headquarters of the Hanoi Karatedo Federation.

Accordingly, the two sides agreed on the following areas of cooperation: supporting each other in the development of karatedo through activities such as establishing training programs, workshops, competitions, and performances in Hanoi and Japan; organizing training programs on physical fitness, nutrition, and sports medicine ; and exchanging sports equipment to better serve training purposes.

The cooperation between the Hanoi Karatedo Federation and FAVIJA also strengthens participation in grassroots and community sports activities in general between the two sides; organizes and introduces professional certification training programs at all levels in karatedo between the two sides, as well as advanced and specialized training programs; and introduces and nominates students from both sides to participate in study and research.

The signing of this cooperation agreement opens up more opportunities for developing training programs, competitions, and events for karate athletes, coaches, and referees in Hanoi in particular, and nationwide in general.

Both sides expect that this collaboration will create more opportunities for cooperation in developing and introducing scholarship programs for students; and collaborating on organizing summer camps to promote and spread Vietnamese and Japanese culture in each country.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Doan Dinh Long, President of the Hanoi Karatedo Federation, said: "After a year of operation, the federation is gradually stabilizing its structure, developing effective training and coaching programs to serve professional development. In addition, the federation also focuses on cooperation with agencies, units, and organizations both domestically and internationally to improve skills and expand collaborative models in culture, sports, and education, aiming for innovation and creativity in line with global development trends."

Mr. Do Quang Ba, Chairman of FAVIJA, also stated: "The collaboration between the two sides will create products of cultural value, improve professional skills, and enhance physical fitness to better serve society. More importantly, karate is a traditional Japanese sport but is attracting a lot of young Vietnamese people who are interested in training and competing. We hope that with this cooperation, the quality and results of Vietnamese karate competitions on the international stage will improve even further."

The Hanoi Karatedo Federation was established by Decision No. 1150/QD-UBND dated February 22, 2023, of the Hanoi People's Committee. Its mission is to develop the karatedo training movement, improve the skills of coaches, athletes, and referees in Hanoi in particular, and contribute to the further development of karatedo nationwide in general.

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