30/03/2026
80th Anniversary of Vietnam Physical Education and Sports Tradition Day
On the afternoon of March 26, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the Ceremony marking the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam Physical Education and Sports Tradition Day (March 27, 1946 – March 27, 2026), attended by leaders of provincial departments, agencies, localities and successive generations of officials, coaches and athletes of the province.
Scene of the Ceremony
At the Ceremony, delegates reviewed the 80-year journey of building and developing physical education and sports in Vietnam, beginning on March 27, 1946, when President Ho Chi Minh signed Decree No. 33 on establishing the Directorate of Youth and Physical Education, laying the foundation for revolutionary Vietnamese sport. Through successive stages, Vietnamese sport has continued to grow and has achieved numerous results at regional and international competitions, including the SEA Games, Asian Games and Olympic Games.
Comrade Doan Van Cong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, delivering a commemorative speech
In line with national development, Thai Nguyen province has achieved numerous positive results in physical education and sports in recent years. Mass sports movements have continued to spread across all strata of the people, while competitive sports have maintained strength in many disciplines. At the 9th National Sports Games in 2022, Thai Nguyen ranked 14th out of 65 provinces, cities and sectors and first among 19 mountainous provinces.
In the coming time, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will continue to develop mass physical education and sports movements, enhance the quality of competitive sport, promote socialization of sport and apply science and technology in training and competition, with the goal of building Thai Nguyen into the sports centre of the midland and northern mountainous region.
The Organizing Committee presenting Certificates of Merit to collectives with outstanding contributions to the development of physical education and sports in Thai Nguyen province
On this occasion, one collective and numerous individuals with outstanding achievements in the development of physical education and sports in Thai Nguyen province were honored and commended.
The Organizing Committee presenting Certificates of Merit to individuals with outstanding contributions to the development of physical education and sports in Thai Nguyen province
Tran Huyen – Manh Thang
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