2024 National traditional boat race held in Quang Binh Province

The 2024 National Traditional Boat Race officially kicked off on Nhat Le River in Dong Hoi City, in the central province of Quang Binh, on April 25.
The teams start on Nhat Le River.
The teams start on Nhat Le River.

The event is part of activities to mark the 420th anniversary of Quang Binh’s formation (1604-2024), the 75th anniversary of Quang Binh's uprising (July 15, 1949-2024) and the 35th anniversary of Quang Binh’s re-establishment (July 1, 1989-2024).

An overview of the opening ceremony for the boat race.

An overview of the opening ceremony for the boat race.

This year’s tournament featured ten teams from Quang Binh, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Tri, Vinh Phuc, Da Nang, Hai Duong, Binh Thuan, Quang Nam, Hanoi and Thai Nguyen.

The racers compete for 18 sets of medals for men, women and mixed categories at different distances of 1,000 metres, 500 metres and 200 metres.

A women’s racing team before starting time.

A women’s racing team before starting time.

The organisation was also carried out thoughtfully, contributing to leaving good impressions of the land and people of Quang Binh in general and Quang Binh sports in particular among visitors and athletes.

This morning, the racing teams competed in the 500-metre distance events with thrilling and exciting competitions under enthusiastic and vibrant cheers from local people and tourists.

The locals and tourists enthusiastically cheer for the participants.

The locals and tourists enthusiastically cheer for the participants.

The 2024 National Traditional Boat Race on Nhat Le River takes place until April 27, promising to provide spectacular breakthroughs.

NDO