The competition among some 150 youth from across the country transpires Aug 3-8 at the National Sports Training Centre in the district of Tu Liem in Hanoi. Pictured: The event opens with women’s pistol. 

The sharpshooters are from 12 units nationwide including Ministry of Public Security, Dak Lak, Dong Nai, Hai Duong, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Tinh, Army, Quang Nam, Quang Ninh, HCM City and Vinh Phuc.

Above: A female athlete uses folded target to cover her eyes when shooting at the 25-meter range.

Pictured: Bui Thuy Thu Thuy, 14, who previously had won a gold medal at the ASEAN youth champion.

Thuy ranks fourth with 553 points while the winner of the event is Le Thi Nga from Dong Nai with 564 points. Pictured: Scorers mark Thuy’s score.

Above: Next on tap is the air rifle in 10m Air and 50m three-position.

The team of coaches and noncompeting teammates (in background) keep quiet, focused on watching their students and peers compete.

Pictured is sharpshooter Nguyen Thi Xuan who gets 386 points.

Above is Tran Le Thuong who scores 394 points, winning a gold medal for HCM City.

After the first-day of competition, Dong Nai leads with two gold medals, followed by HCM City, Hanoi, People’s Army, and Hai Phong with one gold each.