(VOVworld) – 250 officials, referees, and contestants from 20 countries gathered at the 4th World Vovinam or Vietnamese martial arts Championship which opened Thursday in Algeria.
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| Participants at the 4th World Vovinam Championship (Photo: VNA) |
The World Vovinam Federation’s Secretary General Vo Danh Hai said the event is a great opportunity to promote the Vietnamese martial arts, and the Vietnamese spirit and cultural essence to international friends.
As part of the 3-day event, the World Vovinam Federation Executive Committee will hold a meeting to review its performance in recent years and discuss future development plans for the martial arts around the world.