(HBO) – The trade union of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policy (VBSP) teamed up with the bank’s branch in Lao Cai province to host the bank’s 4th Region 1 sport event, attracting 280 amateur athletes from VBSP branches in eight northern provinces – Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Yen Bai, Vinh Phuc, Lao Cai – and the bank’s Information Technology Centre.
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Prizes awarded to winners of mixed
doubles’ table tennis events for the 36 – 45 age group.
The sport event lasted three days with competitions in badminton,
football, table tennis, tug of war and tennis.
The first team prize went to the VBSP branch in Dien Bien while
the Son La branch came second, followed by the Lao Cai chapter. Additionally,
the organizer also presented 70 first, second and third prizes for players in
five sports and two extra prizes for the event’s oldest athletes.
The Hoa Binh team achieved big success in table tennis with six
first prizes in different categories, including the over-46 years-old men’s
doubles for Bui Van Chuong and Vo Hoang Hai, the men’s double in 36 – 45 age
group for Xa Van Hanh and Chu Dai Thanh, the mixed doubles in 36 – 45 age group
for Vo Hoang Hai and Nguyen Thi Mai Ha, the men’s singles in 36 – 45 age group for
Chu Dai Thanh, the men’s singles in under-35 age group for Xa Van Hanh, and the
women’s singles in 36 – 45 age group for Nguyen Thi Mai Ha.
The team also earned two second prizes in tennis men’s doubles in under-40
age group and badminton mixed doubles in under-35 age group alongside a third
prize in badminton mixed doubles for those under 35.
The sport festival offered a big opportunity for trade union
members of the VBSPs to play sports, improve their fitness and strengthen
solidarity among the bank’s staff members.
First prize winners will be qualified to take part in the VBSP
sport festival’s finale to be held in Da Nang in the coming time.
Organisers present prizes to winners
of the table tennis men’s singles in 36 – 45 age group./.
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.
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.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
At the Hoa Binh provincial sports arena, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Hoa Binh City Sports Festival 2025 held youth and championship crossbow shooting, tug of war, and stick pushing tournaments.
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.
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