The tournament attracted numerous athletes of all ages. In addition, there was the participation of international athletes.
This race was elevated from the Song Huong Peddlefest 2018 and was the first SUP (Standing up paddle board) race in Vietnam, taking place in Hue.
At the tournament, with the enthusiastic cheering of the spectators standing on the banks of the river, the athletes competed fiercely in 3 contents: Kid race (1km), Fun race (2km), sprint (500m), and long course (6km).
Some photos at Viet Nam Sup Race 2019:
The young athletes listened to the rules before entering the competition ...
... and were well-prepared by parents
The young athletes stirring up a whole river
Before going onto the water, the athletes must check the SUP very carefully
The Huong River witnessing the second race
The players competing fiercely
The female athletes followed each other very closely
The athletes struggling in the turning stage
Many athletes had "accidents" during the race
Efforts to sprint forward
Joy of victory
Representatives of the organizing committee awarded medals to the athletes
By Le Tho