This is a
major physical training and sport games of the province and a sport festival of
ethnic groups in Tan Lac district. The event also marks the 60thfounding anniversary of the district.
The games is of significance as it helps encourage people to regularly take
exercise following President Ho Chi Minh’s example in order to improve health,
thus better serve study and work.
During the event, the best athletes will be selected to compete at the 6thphysical training and sport games of Hoa Binh province in 2018.
The games includes eight sports, six of which, namely swimming, badminton,
tennis, archery and tug of war were organized earlier. The track and field
event was held right after the opening ceremony, while the cross-country
running will take place in mid-October.
A parade at the 6th physical training
and sport games 2017 in Tan Lac district
A performance named "Vitality of Tan Lac” staged by local women and children
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong, who is also head of the organizing board of the provincial physical training and sport games, presents a commemorative picture to Tan Lac district.
Athletes played a volleyball march following the opening ceremony of the 6thphysical training and sport games 2017 of Tan Lac district
The opening ceremony featured a parade with flags and palanquins showing the participation of armed forces, agencies, units, organizations, towns and communes in the event. It was followed by a mass performance titled "Vitality of Tan Lac.”
More than 200 athletes of 15 units from towns and communes then took part in
volleyball and track and field competitions./.