(HBO) – Tan Lac district in the northern mountainous city of Hoa Binh has been organizing its 6th physical training and sport games, with the participation of more than 200 athletes.
This is a
major physical training and sport games of the province and a sport festival of
ethnic groups in Tan Lac district. The event also marks the 60thfounding anniversary of the district.
The games is of significance as it helps encourage people to regularly take
exercise following President Ho Chi Minh’s example in order to improve health,
thus better serve study and work.
During the event, the best athletes will be selected to compete at the 6thphysical training and sport games of Hoa Binh province in 2018.
The games includes eight sports, six of which, namely swimming, badminton,
tennis, archery and tug of war were organized earlier. The track and field
event was held right after the opening ceremony, while the cross-country
running will take place in mid-October.

A parade at the 6th physical training
and sport games 2017 in Tan Lac district

A performance
named "Vitality of Tan Lac” staged by local women and children

Vice Chairman
of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong, who is also head of the
organizing board of the provincial physical training and sport games, presents
a commemorative picture to Tan Lac district.

Athletes
played a volleyball march following the opening ceremony of the 6thphysical training and sport games 2017 of Tan Lac district
The opening
ceremony featured a parade with flags and palanquins showing the participation
of armed forces, agencies, units, organizations, towns and communes in the
event. It was followed by a mass performance titled "Vitality of Tan Lac.”
More than 200 athletes of 15 units from towns and communes then took part in
volleyball and track and field competitions./.
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.