Opening of the 2025 National Weightlifting Championship

On August 21, at Tien Son Sports Palace, the Vietnam Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang city to organize the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Weightlifting Championship.

Athletes participating in the tournament.

This year's tournament gathered nearly 200 male and female athletes from 23 units, provinces, cities and sectors across the country. Male athletes competed in 8 weight categories from 60 kg to over 110 kg; female athletes competed in 8 weight categories from 48 kg to over 86 kg.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the Da Nang City Sports and Physical Training Center Tran Cong Tu said that Vietnamese sports are actively preparing for the upcoming 33rd SEA Games in Thailand. Weightlifting still plays a key role and has contributed to bringing home many prestigious medals for the country's sports in recent years. This tournament will be a great motivation for athletes to compete and set higher goals in regional and international arenas. The tournament also aims to test and evaluate athlete training, promote the development of sports training movements nationwide; discover and select outstanding factors to supplement the national team, and prepare for international tournaments in the coming time.

Athletes compete at the Tournament.

After the opening ceremony, athletes competed in the 48, 60, and 65 kg weight classes.

The 2025 National Weightlifting Championship runs until August 25.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/khai-mac-giai-vo-dich-cu-ta-quoc-gia-nam-2025-2025082114361481.htm