Quang Ninh opens 40 free swimming training courses for children

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This summer, Quang Ninh province is providing 40 free swimming training courses to children by the state budget, increasing 18 training courses in comparison with those in 2013.

Being successful in organizing swimming training courses over the past time, Quang Ninh provinces will continue to carry out a swimming programme in 14 districts and cities in the province. Beneficiaries will children aged 10-16 and from poor families.

There are many ponds, lakes, rivers and sea shores in the province. Drowning accidents have been occurred among children, focusing in the cities of Cam Pha, Uong Bi and Ha Long, Quang Yen town, Dong Trieu and Tien Yen districts.

Since the end of 2013, 100 swimming training courses have been organized for over 21,000 children in the province./.