Rowers from Vietnam and 17 other countries and territories competed on the opening day of the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships at the Hai Phong Rowing Training Center on October 16.
The Hai Phong Rowing Training Center - venue for all competition events of the 2025 Asian Rowing ChampionshipsThis is the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level sporting event of this scaleRowers from Vietnam and 17 other countries and territories have thorough preparations for the tournament, entering the competition in good spiritRowers enthusiastically move their boats to the docks to get ready for the racesA lively atmosphere fills the boat storage area of the participating teamsTeam members assist rowers in moving their boats to the pier for competitionWith strong determination to reach the finals and compete for medals, athletes create a vibrant and exciting racing atmosphereReferees inspect boats and athlete lists before the races beginRowers warm up and carefully prepare their boats before approaching the starting lineReferees check boats and participant lists before competitionMembers of the Vietnamese rowing team prepare for their raceVietnamese rowers move toward the starting line to begin their contestRaces take place in a fierce and thrilling atmosphere, showcasing the athletes’ strong competitive spiritRowers push hard against each other on the blue racing courseVietnamese rowers accelerate strongly on the course in the men's quad sculls eventThe Vietnamese women’s coxless pair (boat No. 4) crosses the finish lineThe day’s heats are intense, lively, and full of excitementCoaching staff members closely follow the eventsMany spectators gather to watch the teams in action
