HBO – The table-tennis club of Hoa Binh city recently held an open tournament for table-tennis clubs to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 - 2019).

Athletes compete at the men’s team finals.
The tourney, the third of its kind held by
the Hoa Binh city table-tennis club, drew the participation of 65 athletes of
eight clubs from the districts of Yen Thuy, Da Bac, Mai Chau, Kim Boi, along
with the Hoa Binh city club, club for pensioners, Hai Hoa club and Nha may
(Factory) club.
The athletes compete in five events: teams,
men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles. After one day
of the competition with various exciting matches, prizes were presented in
those events.
The tournament drew attention of people and
athletes in the province. It offered chances for local table-tennis players to
compete and exchange experiences, thus contributing to the development of the
sport in the city and province.
In recent years, Lac Thuy district has paid increasing attention to investing in cultural and sports infrastructure. These grassroots facilities have attracted a large number of residents to participate in recreational and cultural activities, physical training, and community engagement, contributing to the development of cultural life and the local socio-economic growth.
In recent years, the mass physical training and sports (PTS) movement in Hoa Binh province has developed strongly and spread widely. Regardless of age, gender or occupation, people actively participate in physical training, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic sports atmosphere within the community.
Recently, Hoa Binh’s athletes have continued to show strong performances at national-level competitions. Alongside elite athletes, several standout performers have emerged from grassroots sports movements, underlining the province’s growing sports culture.
From April 26 to 27, at the Provincial Sports Arena, the Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Federation organized the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship.
While modern sports like volleyball and football continue to grow in popularity, traditional folk games and ethnic sports remain a vibrant and essential part of cultural life among the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
A total of 85 young players from across Hoa Binh province recently participated in the provincial Youth Table Tennis Tournament. Organised by the provincial Centre for Youth Activities, the event was part of activities to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025) and the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 – 2025).