The tournament will be held from June 13 to 20 at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square and the Provincial Sports Training and Competition Center in Quy Nhon Ward. Organizers expect a series of high-quality contests as promising young fighters take to the ring.
Athletes will compete in direct-elimination lowkick bouts across 25 weight classes in two age categories. The 13-14 age group will feature 10 divisions, including five for boys ranging from 45 kg to 57 kg and five for girls from 42 kg to 54 kg. The 15-16 age group will contest 15 divisions, comprising eight for boys between 45 kg and 67 kg and seven for girls from 42 kg to 60 kg.
Participating clubs have implemented early training plans, reviewed athlete rosters and organized fighters into groups based on ability to maximize preparation ahead of the championship.
Nhơn Lý Hội Club in Quy Nhon Nam Ward will send 10 athletes to the tournament, according to head coach Nguyễn Lê Tín. Half of the squad competed in last year’s event, while the remainder are newcomers.
Nguyễn Lê Tín said the club has focused on intensive training while keeping up to date with competition regulations and technical requirements to ensure athletes are fully prepared.
“Although these athletes are new to the club, they have shown potential and progress, so they have been placed in the intensive training group to prepare for the competition”, he said.
“I hope they will gain professional experience and draw valuable lessons after their time training at the club. Currently, they are entering an intensive training phase, focusing on improving technique and physical fitness to ensure the best possible preparation for the tournament”.
At Hoa Sen Club in Mang Yang Commune, fighters are maintaining a demanding training schedule emphasizing strength, speed, power and endurance.
Club head Nguyễn Thị Hoa Sen said the five selected fighters are training daily to ensure they enter the tournament in peak condition.
“We are not focused on results but hope the athletes will gain more experience, learn from other fighters in the province, and demonstrate their progress after their training,” she said.
Meanwhile, Năm Phương Martial Arts School in An Nhon Nam Ward is approaching the event with more modest expectations after several of its standout athletes were selected for the provincial youth team.
Master Năm Tân said the absence of key competitors, including Tạ Thanh Hậu and Trần Gia Bảo, has affected the school’s prospects in several weight classes.
“Most of our participants are new to the school, so we are not setting high expectations as in previous years”, he said.
For many years, An Nhon, Hoai Nhon and Tay Son have been regarded as strongholds of the province’s kickboxing movement, supported by established martial arts schools including Phan Thọ, Trương Ngọc Bê, Đỗ Trường Cửu, Đỗ Thanh Tấn, Năm Phương, Kim Hoàng and Trung Trụ.
According to Lê Công Bút, Deputy Director of the Binh Dinh Traditional Martial Arts Center, the sustained participation of clubs and martial arts schools reflects growing investment in youth kickboxing across the province.
Following the inaugural championship in 2025 and a recent professional training course, coaches, referees and athletes have gained greater familiarity with competition regulations and technical requirements.
“With increasingly systematic investment from participating units, we can expect a high-quality tournament with many exciting matchups,” Lê Công Bút said.
“Through this event, young fighters will have more opportunities to prove themselves and further motivate the development of kickboxing in the coming years.”
