Vovinam makes comeback at SEA Games 31

SEA Games 31’s vovinam competitions are taking place at the Soc Son Gymnasium on the outskirts of Hanoi from May 18-22, offering the host a good chance to promote its traditional martial art. Vovinam makes a return to the regional sports event after nine years of absence. It made its debut at SEA Games 26 in Indonesia in 2011. It took place for the second time in the games’ 27th edition in Myanmar in 2013. The Games 32 will take place in Cambodia in 2023, and vovinam is expected to be included. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

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Jennel Yn Olsim Dasdas (red) of the Philippines and Mala Chanthalacksa (blue) of Laos compete in the women's 55kg weight class. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

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Jennel Yn Olsim Dasdas (red) of the Philippines and Mala Chanthalacksa (blue) of Laos compete in the women's 55kg weight class. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

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Vietnamese viewers cheer up for the athletes. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

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Pham Thi Kieu Giang (blue) of Vietnam takes on Rattanaphon Hanphan (red) of Thailand in the women's 55kg weight class. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

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Vietnamese athletes' performance of the Female Multiple Weapon Practice: 1 Female Defense Against 3 Others With Weapon. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh