National shooting championships take aim in Hà Nội

October 13, 2018 - 09:00

The National Clubs Shooting Championship opened on Friday at Hà Nội-based National Sports Training Centre.

The National Clubs Shooting Championship opened yesterday in Hà Nội. — Photo zadn.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — The National Clubs Shooting Championship opened on Friday at the National Sports Training Centre in Hà Nội.

The event has attracted the participation of nearly 150 shooters from 11 teams across the country.

The Military team has sent the maximum 46 marksmen to the tournament, followed by Hải Dương with 24 and Hải Phòng with 19.

Participants will compete in 14 categories in individual and team events including 50m rifle, 50m pistol, 10m air pistol, 25m rapid fire pistol and double trap.

Nguyễn Thị Nhung, general secretary of the Việt Nam Shooting Federation, said the best shooters would be selected to compete at international tournaments.

It will run until October 19. — VNS

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