The tournament brought together 312 outstanding athletes from 26 participating teams.

This year’s tournament gathers 312 outstanding athletes from 26 provinces, cities, and sectors nationwide, competing in two age groups: 17 - 18 and 19 - 40. The championship is considered one of the country’s key boxing events, featuring many of Vietnam’s top fighters and promising high-quality matches.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, representatives of Lao Cai province emphasized that hosting the tournament is both an honor and an opportunity to showcase the province’s organizational capacity, cultural identity, and tourism potential to visitors from across the country.

Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung, Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Boxing Federation, delivered the opening speech at the tournament.

The athlete Song Thi Kim Ngan took the oath

The referees’ executive panel took the oath.

The organizing committee presented commemorative flags to participating teams.

According to the Vietnam Boxing Federation, the tournament plays an important role in evaluating training quality at localities and selecting athletes for the national team, especially in preparation for the upcoming National Sports Games.

The athletes compete in the tournament.

Athletes will compete in 53 weight categories for men and women under a direct knockout format. The tournament is scheduled to conclude on May 17, 2026.