(HBO) – Seventy anglers from 22 cities and provinces across the nation took part in the first Hoa Binh fishing contest, which opened at Ngoi Hoa Bay, Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, on October 28. The contest is held in the framework of the first Da River fish and shrimp festival, the agricultural fair and exhibition of OCOP products of the northern midland and mountainous area in 2023.

Anglers from Vinh Phuc province
engage in the first Hoa Binh fishing contest in 2023.
Engaging in the contest that features three
categories of lure fishing, handlining, and lancer fishing, anglers were free
to choose the types of fishing rods and baits. Those with the largest catch
would the competition. A "stylist” prize was given to the angler who had the
best outfit and the most standout fishing tool, and created a good image for
sport fishing.
After a thrilling competing day, the organising
board presented the first prize to Hoang Ngoc Bo from Tan Lac district, Hoa
Binh province, the second prize to Nguyen Van Lan from Sam Son city, Thanh Hoa
province, and the third prize to Vu Minh Ngoc from Hoai Duc district, Hanoi.
Vice Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Dinh Cong Su presents first, second and third prizes to
anglers.
Meanwhile, the first prizes in lure fishing,
handlining and lancer fishing went to Nguyen Viet Trung from Binh Tan, Ho Chi
Minh City, Hoang Trong Hieu from Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province, and
Nguyen Xuan Toan from Ung Hoa district, Hanoi, respectively.
The "stylist” prize was given to Nguyen Duc
Chinh from Hoa Binh province.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s
Committee Dinh Cong Su congratulated the anglers on their achievements,
expressing his hope that the tournament will be organised in the coming years
to popularise sport fishing and tourism of Hoa Binh 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).