(HBO) – Kim Boi district in the northern mountainous province has successfully organised its 6th Sports and Physical Training Festival 2017.
The Sports and Physical
Training Festival 2017 of Kim Boi district was a political and cultural event of
practical significance, consolidating solidarity among ethnic groups in the
district and demonstrating the power of the district’s Party Organization and people.
The festival affirmed the good
outcomes of the public sports and physical training campaign and encouraged the
whole people to practice exercises following the example of Uncle Ho.

A leader of the provincial
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presents Kim Boi district a painting
as a keepsake.

A performance by 100 gong artists
and 200 pupils in Kim Boi district.
The festival drew the
participation of nearly 1,000 athletes from 28 communes and towns, who competed
in eight sports, including volleyball, tug of war, stick pushing, crossbow
shooting, badminton, swimming, and table tennis.
A total of 38 sets of
medals have been presented to best competitors, who would be selected to
participate in the 6th Sports and Physical Training Festival of Hoa
Binh province in 2018.
At the opening ceremony,
after parades honouring the national flag and a photo of President Ho Chi Minh
and presenting participating delegations to the games, an impressive
performance of 100 gong artists and 200 pupils took place.
Right after the opening
ceremony, athletes competed in the men’s and women’s volleyball final rounds.
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.