Hai Phong, Oct. 17 -- The 2025 Asian Rowing Championships kicked off on October 17 at the Hai Phong Rowing Training Centre, the region's largest rowing event organised by the Asian Rowing Federation (ARF) with Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and local authorities.

Running from October 16-19, the competition saw 668 athletes and coaches from 18 countries and territories, including India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, and Singapore, among others, competing in 20 men's and women's events.

Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said hosting the tournament affirms Vietnam's capacity to organise international events and supports athlete preparation for upcoming SEA ...