(HBO) – The final round of the fourth national soft volleyball tournament for middle-aged and elderly people was held in the northern province of Hoa Binh on September 14.

The match between Lai Chau
and
Hanoi teams
During three days of competition, more than 500
athletes of 61 teams from 15 provinces and cities nationwide entertained
viewers with attractive and exciting matches.

The organizers present a flag
and cup to winners in the men’s aged 52-58 category
In the women’s events, the first prizes came to
teams of Tay Ho-Hanoi (aged 40-46), Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports
(aged 47-53) Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports (aged 54-60) and Tay Ho-Hanoi (above 61).
In the men’s categories, the first prizes went
to Van Lam-Hung Yen (aged 45-51), Bac Ninh province (aged 52-58), Hanoi
Department of Culture and Sports (aged 59-65) and Ba Dinh-Hanoi (above 66).
Besides, the organizers also handed over flags
to five outstanding delegations from the capital city of
Hanoi and Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Phu Tho and
Nghe An provinces.
The host
province of
Hoa Binhsent 26 athletes to the tournament, competing in three events (men’s aged 52-58
and 59-65 and women’s aged 47-53). The province won a third prize in the women’s
aged 47-53 category./.
A total of 85 young players from across Hoa Binh province recently participated in the provincial Youth Table Tennis Tournament. Organised by the provincial Centre for Youth Activities, the event was part of activities to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025) and the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 – 2025).
Hoa Binh province held a ceremony at Hoa Binh Square on the morning of March 23 to launch the "All People Exercise Following the Example of Great Uncle Ho" movement and the Olympic Run Day for public health 2025.
In 2 days, March 1-2, 2025, at the Provincial Gymnasium, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism organized the 2025 Provincial Youth Championship of Crossbow Shooting, Tug-of-War, and Stich Pushing. This annual event is hosted by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
On February 23, the Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the General Department of Sports and Physical Training’s karate division and the provincial Karate federation, organised the 2025 national karate dan promotion exam at the provincial sports arena. The exam covered the first (Shodan), second (Nidan), and third (Sandan) dan levels, with no fourth (Yondan) or fifth (Godan) dan tests this year.
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.