Hoang Mai Ward Sports Festival attracts more than 600 athletes

Delegates attending the opening ceremony of the Hoang Mai Ward Sports Congress. Photo: PV

In her opening speech, Vice Chairman of Hoang Mai Ward People's Committee Nguyen Quynh Trang emphasized that physical exercise and sports are extremely important activities in improving people's health, physical and mental health. During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh once advised: "To preserve democracy, build the country, create a new life, everything requires good health to be successful" and "Be healthy to build and protect the Fatherland".

Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoang Mai Ward Nguyen Le Hien lights the traditional flame. Photo: PV

Mandarin — Opening ceremony scene. Photo: PV

The first Hoang Mai Ward Sports Festival is an opportunity to summarize and evaluate the physical training movement following the example of great Uncle Ho in the whole ward; a great festival for athletes to exchange, learn, compete honestly, unitedly and nobly. At the same time, this is also an important preparation step to select excellent athletes, representing the ward's grassroots units to attend the City-level Sports Festival in the coming time.

Hoang Mai ward leaders presented souvenir flags to participating teams. Photo: PV

The 1st Hoang Mai Ward Sports Festival in 2025 attracted more than 600 athletes from the following groups: Primary School; Secondary School; Vietnam Fatherland Front; Police; Military Command; Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union; Women's Union; Veterans; Trade Union; Outstanding Athletes; Referee Group. The competitions in the program include 8 subjects: Tug of war; table tennis; aerobics; folk dance; aerobics; badminton; marching; football - students.

Mass performance by the elderly. Photo: PV

Vovinam martial arts performance. Photo: PV

The Congress took place in a joyful and exciting atmosphere. After the ceremony, there was a festival with physical education and sports performances: Thang Long Festival Drum; Aerobic; Vovinam martial arts; Elderly Association performance; Lion - Lion - Dragon..., bringing to the Congress positive energy, urging people of all walks of life to strive to improve their health and join hands for the sustainable development of the locality.

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