In recent years, Hoa Binh has made significant strides in improving the quality of its mass sports movement, with investment focusing on training facilities and equipment.
Du Sang Commune (Kim Boi District) has over 80% of its population belonging to Muong ethnic group. In recent years, along with the economic and social development, the communal People's Committee has focused on preserving and promoting the traditional ethnic sports. Among these, crossbow shooting has consistently attracted a large number of participants. The commune has established a crossbow shooting club with over 20 members.
In recent years, the movement of mass physical training and sports in our province has been strongly developing. The campaign "Everyone exercises following the great example of Uncle Ho” has spread widely, involving many engaging exchanges and competition activities.
Hoa Binh, a province where over 74% of the population belongs to ethnic minorities, is renowned for its rich array of traditional sports that reflect the unique cultural heritage of its communities.
Hoa Binh is a province where over 74% of the population belongs to ethnic minorities. Each ethnic group has its own unique traditional culture, which is expressed in various aspects of life, including sports.
At the end of July, the youth of Hoa Binh City were excited by the reunion of hip-hop dancers during the Peace City 3 Hiphop competition. With the vibrant music and over 100 dancers, they showed their talents, skills, and the powerful spirit of the warriors driven by a burning passion for hip-hop. Each dancer brought their unique style and personality, delivering performances full of positive energy, joy, and moments of euphoria and emotional outbursts to the audience.
On August 6th, the Ministry of Education and Training coordinated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People's Committee of Hai Phong City to organize the closing ceremony of the 10th National Phu Dong Festival in 2024.
The first Expanded Youth Table Tennis Tournament of Hoa Binh Province in 2024 has recently occurred at the Provincial Sports Stadium. The tournament featured nearly 200 athletes from various table tennis clubs inside and outside the province. This sports event aims to promote the campaign "All people do exercises following the example of Great Uncle Ho” and it gradually helps develop the table tennis training movement among teenagers and children in Hoa Binh Province and neighboring provinces.
In the morning of June 30th, at Hoa Binh Square, the Provincial People's Committee coordinated with the Indian Embassy in Hanoi to organize the International Yoga Day in Hoa Binh province in 2024. There was the attendance of Mr. Bui Duc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the Chairman of the Provincial People's Council and the leaders of a number of the appropriate departments, branches, unions... On the side of the Indian Embassy, there was Mr. S. Chinpau Ngaihte, the First Secretary (the Department of Economics, Trade & Development). There was the participation of 500 trainers and the members from 18 Yoga clubs in districts and the city in the province.
In recent years, the physical exercise and sport movement in Yen Bong commune, Lac Thuy district has flourished, drawing a large number of residents to join various training activities, contributing to improved public health.
Recently, the martial artists from our province left a lasting impression at the 2024 Northern Vovinam Championship organized by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Nam Dinh Province in collaboration with the Sports Department (Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism) and the Vietnam Vovinam Federation. This championship has attracted the participation of over 300 athletes and coaches from 13 delegations representing various provinces and cities in the Northern region. The participants competed in 73 categories, including martial arts performances and sparring.
Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Quach Thi Kieu, who is also head of the organising board for the celebration of the International Day of Yoga (June 21) in Hoa Binh province, chaired a meeting on the event on June 6.
At the National Championship for Stick Pushing and Tug of War in 2024 taking place in Dak Lak recently, a delegation of athletes from Hoa Binh province participated in both events. For stick pushing, they participated in 9 weight categories and won 1 gold medal, 3 silver medals and 2 bronze medals. Notably, the two young athletes who were both born in 2006 are the children of Van Son commune (Lac Son) and have contributed a lot to the province's competition achievements.
In Thuong Coc commune (Lac Son), there are over 9,000 people, living in 14 hamlets. Recently, the commune has increased propaganda for the people so that they practice physical training and sports to improve health; Each person chooses a suitable sport and type of exercise, creating the healthy living habit. From there, it contributes to improving the physical and mental health, the enthusiasm for production, and joining hands to build an increasingly rich, beautiful, and civilized homeland.
In the morning of May 15th, the Provincial Confederation of Labor coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize the 2024 steam volleyball tournament for workers and civil servantsin Hoa Binh province.
Recently, Hoa Binh province's sports delegation competed in the 18th National Championship for stick pushing in 2024 and the 12th National Championship for tug-of-war in 2024. Winning the precious medals is the motivation for the coaches and the athletes to continue improving their performance in the coming years.
Tan Lac district ranked first in the youth archery, tug-of-war, and stick-pushing competition 2024 hosted by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on April 12 – 15.
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.