SEA Games 31: Hai Phong gets ready for rowing-canoeing competitions
The northern port city of Hai Phong has basically completed the upgrade of its Boat Racing Training Area to serve rowing and canoeing competitions at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
Vietnamese rowers taking training at Boat Racing Training Area of Hai Phong (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The northern port city of Hai Phong has basically completed the upgrade of its Boat Racing Training Area to serve rowing and canoeing competitions at the upcoming 31stSoutheast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
Currently, the city is finalising the installation of seatsfor spectators, the last item of the preparation process, enabling thousands ofrowing and canoeing fans to enjoy the competitions.
The city countered various obstacles in the work due to COVID-19,which made it difficult to import the seats from abroad. However, the citymanaged to receive the seats before the schedule, ensuring the progress of the installation.
Meanwhile, the boat anchorage places at the boat racing andtraining area has also been completed to accommodate all boats. The entrancesand walkways throughout the area have been broadened. At thesame time, the final touch is being put on the square, decorating items and greenery.
A modern boat training and racing area with full facilities has been ready for rowing competitions, which will takeplace from May 9- 14, while canoeing competitions from May 17-21.
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Vietnamese rowers taking training at Boat Racing Training Area of Hai Phong (Photo: VNA) 
