1,000 athletes compete at the Tuong Duong district sports festival

(Baonghean.vn) - Nearly 1,000 athletes in Tuong Duong district enthusiastically participated in the opening ceremony of the sports festival held at the district stadium on the morning of October 11.

Mr. Pham Trong Hoang - Secretary of the District Party Committee lit the congress torch. Photo: Dinh Tuan

The 8th Tuong Duong District Sports Festival in 2017 is a sports festival of the Mong, Kho Mu, O Du, Tay Poong, Thai, and Kinh ethnic groups in the whole district.

1,000 athletes will compete in 8 events: Volleyball, football, table tennis, badminton, athletics, pole pushing, tug of war and crossbow shooting..

With the spirit of "sports of solidarity, honesty, and nobility", the opening ceremony of the Tuong Duong district sports festival took place in a solemn and dignified atmosphere with the flag-raising ceremony, the palanquin carrying Uncle Ho's portrait, the congress logo and the parade to show off the strength of the armed forces' delegations...

The art performance with the participation of more than 500 students of Tuong Duong I High School. Photo: Dinh Tuan

The performance with the theme "Tuong Duong integration and development" was carefully staged and rehearsed, bringing to the ceremony a lively and beautiful performance, demonstrating creativity, solidarity and strength, leaving many good impressions on the audience. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the athletes entered the competition in the events of the congress. Through this activity, Tuong Duong district will select excellent athletes to participate in the 8th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival in 2018. The 8th Tuong Duong District Sports Festival will take place over 5 days from November 10-14, 2017.

Dinh Tuan