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.
Enforcement Departments of 7 Provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous Regions
On February 19th, at the Hoa Binh Province Sports Hall, the Cluster of Judicial Departments and Civil Judgment Enforcement Departments of 7 provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous regions, including Hoa Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Bac Giang and Phu Tho organized a friendly sports competition. A total of 52 athletes from the provinces in the cluster participated in the competition.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
In the early days of At Ty Spring 2025, all localities of Hoa Binh province are in joyful and vibrant atmosphere of sports competitions. Thereby, not only does it create joy in welcoming the new spring, but also contribute to improving spiritual life, encouraging people to compete in studying, working, producing, and working to build prosperous homeland...
Referring to terrain cycling, it can be said that Hoa Binh has become a "training ground” for talented racers, achieving many achievements. The names such as Dinh Van Linh, Bui Van Nhat and the coach Tran Dai Nghia of the province have been contributing to affirming the position of Hoa Binh terrain cycling in the national arena.
The Muong ethnic group’s folk games such as "ca kheo” (walking on stilts), "ban no” (shooting crossbows), "du tre” (swinging on bamboo poles), and "day gay” (pole pushing) carry cultural significance while reflecting their life skills as well as agricultural fertility rites.
