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.
Karate practitioners demonstrate
practical exam techniques.
The exam gathered 197 coaches and
practitioners from clubs across multiple provinces and cities, including Lai
Chau, Son La, Dien Bien, Cao Bang, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Nam, Hai Phong, Hai
Duong, Hung Yen, Can Tho, and An Giang.
It consisted of theoretical and practical assessments on the martial art’s
regulations, Kata (forms), Kumite (sparring), and Bunkai (disassembly), among
other topics. Candidates were evaluated under strict supervision by a panel of
judges. Successful examinees received official dan certification according to
Karate regulations.
This event serves as an opportunity to assess instructors’ professional skills
and students’ dedication to training. Additionally, it provides the
practitioners with valuable experience, enhancing their expertise while
contributing to the growth of the martial art in Hoa Binh.
In recent years, Lac Thuy district has paid increasing attention to investing in cultural and sports infrastructure. These grassroots facilities have attracted a large number of residents to participate in recreational and cultural activities, physical training, and community engagement, contributing to the development of cultural life and the local socio-economic growth.
In recent years, the mass physical training and sports (PTS) movement in Hoa Binh province has developed strongly and spread widely. Regardless of age, gender or occupation, people actively participate in physical training, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic sports atmosphere within the community.
Recently, Hoa Binh’s athletes have continued to show strong performances at national-level competitions. Alongside elite athletes, several standout performers have emerged from grassroots sports movements, underlining the province’s growing sports culture.
From April 26 to 27, at the Provincial Sports Arena, the Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Federation organized the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship.
While modern sports like volleyball and football continue to grow in popularity, traditional folk games and ethnic sports remain a vibrant and essential part of cultural life among the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
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).
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