400 athletes to compete at Hanoi Dragon Boat Racing Festival

Friday, 23/02/2018 22:14
The Hanoi Dragon Boat Racing Festival to take place at West lake on February 24th is expected to draw the participation of 400 athletes.

The press brieing in Hanoi (Source: sggp.vn)
Athletes from 27 teams from Hanoi and neighbouring provinces of Hai Duong, Hung Yen and Thai Nguyen will compete in men’s, women’s and mixed categories.

The information was released at a press briefing held in Hanoi by Hanoi city People’s Committee on February 22nd.

Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports To Van Dong said boat racing is growing popular in many ASEAN member countries, so the city plans to invite their athletes to take part in the next festivals if the first is held successfully.

Hanoi is striving to build West Lake to into a key tourism area, with the dragon boat racing festival as one of the most attractive activities, he added.

In addition, a music show will be held to build up excitement./.

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