More than 1,000 athletes attended the 1st Dong Da Ward Sports Festival

More than 300 athletes from Dong Da ward competed in 10 events for youth, teenagers and the elderly.

On the morning of October 19, at the Cultural Information and Sports Center of O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da Ward, the Opening Ceremony of the 1st Dong Da Ward Sports Festival - 2025 was held.

The Standing Committee of Dong Da Ward Party Committee presented souvenir flags to units participating in the Congress. Photo: Bao Lam

In his opening speech, Vice Chairman of Dong Da Ward People's Committee Nguyen Trong Hai said that the first Ward Sports Congress is an event marking the maturity and strong development of the ward's sports movement. This is an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of the masses, encourage the physical training movement, and at the same time demonstrate the attention of the Party Committee and the government to improving the physical and mental health and quality of life of the people.

The Congress aims to continue to widely and effectively deploy the movement "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" associated with the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life", contributing to the successful implementation of the political , economic - social, security - defense tasks of the ward in 2025.

Party Secretary and Chairman of Dong Da Ward People's Council Nguyen Ngoc Viet lit the torch to open the Congress. Photo: Bao Lam

With the spirit of "Healthy to build and protect the Fatherland", the Congress was organized in accordance with the process, scale, and solemn rituals, with the participation and parade of more than 1,000 athletes from 20 delegations, representing agencies, units, and schools in the area.

Elderly people of Dong Da ward perform "Healthy for the country" exercise. Photo: Bao Lam

Teenagers perform Taekwondo music. Photo: Bao Lam

Within the framework of the Congress, more than 300 outstanding athletes competed in 10 events for all ages from youth to the elderly.

This is not only a festival for exchange and training but also an opportunity for Dong Da ward to discover and select outstanding talents to compete in the upcoming City-level Sports Festival.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/hon-1-000-van-dong-vien-tham-du-dai-hoi-the-duc-the-thao-phuong-dong-da-lan-thu-i-720202.html