During the seven-day event, 12 martial artists of traditional Vietnamese Vovinam and Vo Co Truyen took part in 10 rounds against 37 other international teams.— Photo vovinamvvd

HA NOI (VNS) — Vietnamese athletes are participating at the World Martial Arts Festival taking place in Chung-ju City, South Korea.

During the five-day event, 12 martial artists of traditional Vietnamese Vovinam and Vo Co Truyen took part in 10 rounds against 37 other international teams.

The winners will receive around VND193million (US$9,200) in prize money.

Last year Viet Nam brought home the silver medal and VND4 million in prize money.

The festival will finish tomorrow. – VNS