The Hanoi Finswimming Team of Vietnam has finished its training camp at the Zhanjiang Diving School of the General Administration of Sport of China, preparing for Vietnam's 10th National Games to be held from November 14 to December 12.
The athletes doing strength training
Supported by the school's integrated training, scientific, medical, educational and service system, the team trained in the heated finswimming pool. Athletes worked on underwater endurance, starts, turns and dryland strength to polish skills and address weaknesses.
Coaches and athletes from both sides shared training ideas, talent selection methods and competition plans. They bonded through friendly exchanges, proving that sports know no borders.
Athletes in finswimming training
The school provided full support including venue management, catering, accommodation, medical care and security. Vietnamese officials and coaches praised the top facilities and thoughtful services. They said the camp greatly improved the team's competitiveness for the upcoming National Games, and athletes hope to come back for more exchanges.
This camp showcases the school's role as a national aquatic training base and Zhanjiang's status as a regional hub for international aquatic sports cooperation in the Beibu Gulf.
The school will continue to expand international sports exchanges, boost mutual learning in aquatic sports and promote friendly ties between neighbors.
Author | Chen Wen
Photos | Zhanjiang Diving School
