Vietnam Student Sports Association Congress term 2016 - 2020
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of August 2, in Vinh City, the Vietnam Student Sports Association held the 3rd National Congress of Delegates, term 2016 - 2020.
Also attending were: Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Thi Nghia - President of Vietnam Student Sports Association, Pham Van Tuan - Deputy Director General of General Department of Sports and Physical Training, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vice President of the association, along with representatives of departments and bureaus under the Ministry of Education and Training and leaders of a number of Departments of Education and Training across the country.
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Delegates attending the Congress. |
The Vietnam Student Sports Association is a social and professional organization, sponsored by the state management agency, the Ministry of Education and Training. During the 2012-2016 term, under the direction of the association, the student sports movement across the country was organized enthusiastically and has grown increasingly strong in both breadth and depth.
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Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Thi Nghia spoke about the performance of the Vietnam Student Sports Association. |
The number of students participating in physical education and sports is increasing, and sports activities are becoming more and more diverse and rich. Sports club models and sports tournaments at all levels are organized annually, attracting the participation of a large number of students nationwide, especially the Phu Dong Sports Festival movement.
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Students practice basketball at Vinh University Sports Complex. |
Besides, Vietnamese students have also participated in many international student sports competitions and won hundreds of gold, silver and bronze medals of various types.
In the 2016-2020 term, the Vietnam Student Sports Association strives to develop 5-10 grassroots associations, 100% of schools organize sports competitions for students; Continue to diversify forms of sports training; Organize many physical education and sports activities for the masses to participate such as: volleyball, badminton, table tennis, aerobics...
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The National Phu Dong Sports Festival is an outstanding activity of the Vietnam Student Sports Association. |
The 3rd Congress of the Vietnam Student Sports Association, term 2016-2020, elected an Executive Committee of 61 members, including 1 Chairman, 3 Vice Chairmen, Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General.
My Ha