(HBO) – Ky Son district successfully organised the 2nd soft volleyball tournament for elderly people in 2018. This is a practical activity to celebrate International Day for Elderly Persons (October 1) and carry out an action month for Vietnamese elderly.
Photo: The
final match in men’s event was between teams from Phuc Tien and Yen Quang
communes
The
tournament drew the participation of nearly 200 athletes from 10 men’s team and
10 women’s teams from communes and town across the district. Teams played in a
robin format to select those for the semi-finals and finals.
During two days of competition with 30 exciting matches, the athletes delivered
thrilling performances. At the end, Yen Quang commune took the lead in the
women’s event, followed by Phuc Tien commune. Hop Thanh and Dan Ha communes won
third prizes.
In men’s event, Yen Quang commune was crowned the championship, Phuc Tien
commune came second while Ky Son town and Dan Hoa commune ranked third.
The soft volleyball tournament for the elderly creates opportunities for the senior
athletes to exchange and share experience, thus improving their skills. The
event serves as a healthy playground for elderly people to "live a happy,
healthy and useful life”./.
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In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
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