(HBO) - At the Hoa Binh Square, the Hoa Binh Newspaper in collaboration with the provincial Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Education and Training, and youth union kicked off the newspaper’s 28th Cross-country Running Open Cup.
Attending the ceremony were leaders of the provincial
departments and sectors as well as top officials from Party-run newspapers and
departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La, Dien Bien, Yen Bai, Lai
Chau, and Lao Cai provinces. Representatives from sponsors of the race –
Dai-Ichi Vietnam insurance company, Hoa Binh Post Office and VNPT Hoa Binh –
were also present.
Dinh Van On, editor-in-chief of the Hoa Binh Newspaper, hands over the
trophy of the race to a team from Tan Lac district.
Initiated in 1992, this has become an annual sport event,
attracting the participation of officials and people from different ethnic
communities.
Its 28th edition saw the competition of more than
300 athletes from 20 delegations representing the 11 local districts, city,
schools, and police forces as well as Son La, Dien Bien, Yen Bai, Lai Chau, and
Lao Cai.
The event was an occasion for racers and coaches in the
northwestern region to practice and gain experience for the upcoming regional
culture, sports and tourism festival, which is slated for August 18 – 20 in Son
La. The race also helped promote the Hoa Binh culture and tourist destinations
to domestic and international visitors.
According to the organising board, the competition received
attention and coordination from local authorities at all levels. Good
preparation helped ensure safety during the race, which was considered to have
better quality than its previous editions. Participating teams actively competed
for 16 sets of medals in half a day, making the cup a success.
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.