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Archery's growing appeal in Ho Chi Minh City
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Archery's growing appeal in Ho Chi Minh City

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Archery events for the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Festival 2026 have begun, attracting over 140 athletes.
  • The competition serves as preparation for the National Sports Games later this year.
  • The increased participation highlights the growing popularity of archery among the city's youth.

Archery competitions for the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Festival 2026 commenced on May 23 at Lam Son Stadium in Vung Tau. The event has drawn more than 140 athletes from 18 wards across the city, a significant increase from previous archery competitions in Ho Chi Minh City. This surge in participation indicates a growing interest in the sport, particularly among young people.

The festival provides a crucial platform for athletes to gain experience and prepare for the upcoming National Sports Games scheduled for later this year. Many participants traveled over 100 kilometers from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Vung Tau venue. Despite the distance, the archers displayed high spirits and enthusiasm, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere.

Nghiêm túc mà nói thì bắn cung không sôi nổi như một số môn khác. Tuy nhiên, giải bắn cung của Đại hội TDTT TP.HCM 2026 lại mang đến cho các VĐV một môi trường thi đấu chuyên nghiệp, chính quy. Từ đó cảm nhận được không khí của ngày hội bắn cung

— Trần Nguyên QuânArcher Tran Nguyen Quan described the atmosphere and professional environment of the competition.

Some athletes arrived as early as May 20 to familiarize themselves with the venue and local weather conditions, aiming to perform at their best. Among them is 32-year-old archer Tran Nguyen Quan from Cho Lon ward. "Honestly, archery isn't as dynamic as some other sports," Quan shared. "However, the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Festival archery competition offers athletes a professional and official environment. It allows us to feel the spirit of the archery festival."

Le Thanh Hao, an archer from Saigon ward, noted that while the event is a grassroots competition, it has attracted many professional athletes. "This is a very encouraging sign, showing the quality and reputation of the tournament within Ho Chi Minh City's archery movement," Hao commented. Archery is one of the most anticipated disciplines at the festival, with events running from May 23 to May 28.

Đây là dấu hiệu đáng vui mừng cho thấy chất lượng và uy tín của giải đấu đối với phong trào bắn cung TP.HCM

— Lê Thanh HàoArcher Le Thanh Hao commented on the tournament's quality and reputation.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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