HA NOI (VNS) – Ha Noi took the lead over 12 teams at the National Rowing Tournament in Hoa Vang District in the central coastal city of Da Nang yesterday.

The team grabbed nine gold, four silver and four bronze medals.

Hai Duong finished second with two golds, three silvers and six bronzes, while Thai Binh came in third with two golds.

Tomorrow, the National Canoeing Tournament will begin at the same venue with the participation of 128 athletes from 15 clubs nationwide.

The National Canoeing and Rowing Tournament attracted around 220 racers from 27 teams.

Sponsored by the Imexpan Pacific-IPP Company, the tournament offers coaches the chance to evaluate athletes' skills and choose the most outstanding rowers and canoers for the national team, which will compete in several upcoming international events including the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. -- VNS