Vietnam placed third at the Asian U23 Fencing Championships, which closed in Hanoi on October 31.
Athletes receive medals of the women’s epee team events
at the Asian U23 Fencing Championships (Photo hanoimoi.com.vn)
The host athletes pocketed three silvers and two bronzes.
Vu Van Hung took the only individual silver in the men’s sabre. The two other
silvers went to the men’s sabre and epee teams. The two bronzes were won by the
women’s epee and sabre teams.
The Republic of Korea took the top position, winning 12 out of 14 titles at the
competition. They also grabbed four silver and five bronze medals.
Hong Kong (China) finished second with two golds, three silvers and eight
bronzes.
The championships attracted nearly 250 competitors from 21 delegations.
Vietnam, as the host, had the biggest number of 45 fencers.
Source: VNA
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.
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