(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.
The Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM) – The Trails of Mai Chau, jointly held by the People’s Committee of Mai Chau district and Phu Thinh Co.,Ltd (Topas Travel), has left good impressions on the athletes and many domestic and international visitors.
In addition to their love for traditional sports, people in communes and towns in Lac Son district also have a special passion for volleyball - a sport that is easy to play, helping enhance collectivity and bring a lot of joy, motivation, and laughter.
On March 23rd, in Mai Chau district, 5 competition distances of Vietnam Ultra Marathon in 2024 (Vietnam Ultra Marathon 2024 - VUM 2024) organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mai Chau District’s People's Committee, Co., Ltd. Phu Thinh (Topas Travel) took place. This is the latest running race in the Topas Vietnam Trail Series and was held in Mai Chau district for the first time.
From March 21st – 23rd, the Department of Education and Training organized the Badminton - Table Tennis Tournament for students in Hoa Binh province in 2024.
The continuous sound of drums and the constant cheers of the viewers at each competition, the match have shown the appeal of the folk games. Having the opportunity to come to the festivals in Hoa Binh, visitors will be fascinated by the form of entertainment containing good traditional cultural values.