HA NOI (VNS)  — Vietnamese athletes took the lead in a number of categories on the opening day of qualifiers for the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in HCM City yesterday.

Duong Huynh Bao Khang placed top in the boys 12-14 year old category, while Tran Ha Vi took the lead in the girls' 12-14 year old event.

Gymnasts from 10 countries are participating at the fifth championships at Nguyen Du Gymnasium.

Male and female participants are competing in individual, mixed pairs, triples and groups-of-five events that are divided into age groups of 12-14, 15-17 and over-18.

The skills of the over-18 competitors will also be tested in the aerobic dance and aerobic steps events.

The championships will close today. — VNS