550 athletes compete at the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship

4/28/2025 - 6:32:32 PM

From April 26 to 27, at the Provincial Sports Arena, the Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Federation organized the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship.

Athletes compete in Kata content.

The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to the units with outstanding achievements.

The tournament brought together 550 athletes from 27 karate clubs, including those affiliated with universities in Hanoi and Karate clubs from various northern provinces and cities, such as Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Vinh Phuc, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Thanh Hoa, Ha Nam, the Public Security force, as well as karate clubs within the province.

Athletes competed in two categories: the grassroots category (for athletes from local karate clubs) and the advanced category (for athletes from sports centers and specialized schools), divided into six age groups. They competed in two disciplines: Kata (performance routines) and Kumite (individual and team combat) for both men and women.

Over two exciting days of competition, athletes offered the audience thrilling matches, impressive performances, and a high level of martial arts spirit and technical quality. After the competition, the Organizing Committee awarded 125 sets of medals to athletes with outstanding achievements. Additionally, team trophies were presented to units in each age group. Overall results: the grand team trophy went to Karate Club Vuong Gia (Thanh Hoa); second place to Karate Club Tan Vien (Hanoi); and third place to Karate Club Lac Son.

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