Ho Chi Minh City Senior Swimming Tournament 2025 kicks off

VHO - On the morning of October 23 at the Ho Chi Minh City Aquatic Sports Center, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh City Aquatic Sports Federation to organize the opening ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh City Senior Swimming Tournament 2025 to celebrate "Action Month for the Vietnamese Elderly in 2025".

Ho Chi Minh City Senior Swimming Tournament 2025 Taking place on October 23 and 24, the event gathered nearly 170 athletes who are members and seniors who regularly practice at clubs, sports centers and non-professional units in and outside the city.

The tournament had the participation of nearly 170 athletes.

The tournament aims to raise awareness and spirit of health training in the elderly community, thereby effectively implementing the Campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" for the period 2021-2030.

At the same time, the activity also aims to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 - March 27, 2026), contributing to promoting the sports movement throughout the city.

Through this playground, the Ho Chi Minh City sports sector hopes to create a favorable environment for the elderly to participate, interact, have healthy entertainment and exercise, motivating them to continue to promote their role as "big trees" in building a strong Party, government, new countryside and civilized urban areas.

Athletes compete on the first day of the tournament.

This is also an opportunity to honor and encourage the spirit of spreading the movement "Old age - Bright example", where each competition is a testament to the enduring vitality and optimistic spirit of the previous generation.

The tournament is not only an opportunity for athletes to exchange and compete, but also an activity to spread profound humanitarian meaning, affirming the City's concern for the spiritual and physical life of the elderly.

The event promises to bring a vibrant, joyful and energetic atmosphere, conveying the message: "Live healthy, live usefully - still shine in old age".

The organizing committee awarded prizes to athletes with high achievements.

The first day of competition ended in an exciting and energetic atmosphere, with dozens of competitions in the age groups 40 - 44, 50 - 54, 60 - 64, 70+.

Senior athletes from many units brought persistent, disciplined performances full of passion for sports.

Temporarily leading the overall ranking is Hoa Hung Ward Cultural - Sports Service Supply Center with 9 gold medals, 8 silver medals, and 6 bronze medals.

Following are the delegations of Phu Nhuan, Khanh Hoi, and Tan Son Nhat with many impressive achievements in age groups and competition events.

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