The organising committee awards souvenir flags to 12 delegations participating in the 2024 National Airgun Championship. — VNA/VNS Photo

QUẢNG NINH — The 2024 National Airgun Championship commenced on Tuesday in Quảng Ninh Province.

The tournament has attracted the participation of 12 teams from across the country, including Hà Nội, HCM City, Hải Phòng, and Hải Dương. Competitors will vie for top honours in various categories, including standard air rifle and air pistol, for both male and female participants.

Nguyễn Thanh Tùng, the deputy director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Quảng Ninh Province, highlighted the province's investment in constructing large-scale, modern cultural and sports facilities. These projects have had a positive impact on society and have positioned the province as a capable host for major cultural and sports events at the provincial, national, and international levels.

The event, co-organised by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports and the Việt Nam Shooting Federation, is scheduled to run until April 10. VNS