360 athletes compete in Son La Taekwondo championships 2026

As part of the 10th Son La Sports Games 2026, the provincial age-group Taekwondo championships took place from October 27 to 30 at the competition venue of the provincial Cultural and Sports Centre. The tournament attracted 360 athletes representing 19 communes and wards across the province.

A women's Taekwondo sparring competition.

Athletes competed in 46 events covering both sparring and poomsae (patterns), in individual and team categories, in accordance with the current regulations of the Vietnam Taekwondo Federation.

There were two main categories. The younger-age category featured 38 events across four age groups: under 10, 10-11, 12-14 and 15-17. The remaining eight events were part of the 10th Son La Sports Games and were open to athletes aged 16 and above.

A Taekwondo competition in the 10-11 age group.
A men's Taekwondo sparring competition.

Over four days of competition, athletes delivered a series of intense and technically demanding performances for spectators.

In the younger age groups, from under 10 to 14, competitors displayed enthusiasm, confidence and relatively sound execution of fundamental techniques. Meanwhile, bouts in the 15-17 and 16-and-above categories were marked by intense competition, more advanced technical and tactical skills, strong physical endurance and confidence under pressure.

A Taekwondo team competition.
Spectators enthusiastically cheer on the athletes.

At the conclusion of the tournament, the organising committee presented 46 sets of gold, silver and bronze medals to outstanding athletes.

A leader of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presents awards to male athletes.
The organising committee presents awards in the team event.
The organising committee presents awards to male athletes.
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