The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) has chosen Ninh Chu Bay in the southern province of Ninh Thuan to hold the KTA-Kiteboard Tour Asia-Championship 2016.

Ninh Thuan to hold the KTA-Kiteboard Tour Asia event.

The event is expected to draw more than 100 riders from 40 countries and territories worldwide.

The first leg of the professional series will be held in Viet Nam from February 24-28, before moving on to Pranburi, Thailand (March 15-20) and Hainan, China (April 6-10).

The event is a good chance to strengthen international exchanges and promote the development of various marine sports in Ninh Thuan.

VNS