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HA NOI (VNS)– Viet Nam will organise the first National Traditional Martial Arts and Boxing Championships this month.

The Military Martial Arts Federation and the National Sports Administration will plan the events. The martial arts will kick off on May 18 with the boxing following one week later.

Matches are expected to take place from 2-6pm every Saturday at the Military Zone 7 Gymnasium.

Each event will include six weight categories for both men and women, aged between 18-35. Athletes will be divided into two groups, with the two highest scoring in each advancing to the finals.

The championships will be aired live on Let's Viet (channel VTV9). The final matches are scheduled for December 12. – VNS