Kick-off of the 2024 Nghe An Province Ethnic Minority Sports Festival
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of April 19, in Tan Ky district, the Department of Culture and Sports of Nghe An coordinated with the People's Committee of Tan Ky district to organize the 2024 Nghe An province Ethnic Minority Sports Festival.
The 2024 Nghe An Province Ethnic Minority Sports Festival has the participation of 300 athletes from 12 mountainous districts and towns including: Thanh Chuong, Tan Ky, Nghia Dan, Quy Hop, Quy Chau, Que Phong, Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Con Cuong, Anh Son, Quynh Luu and Thai Hoa town.
Athletes compete in 6 events: Volleyball, crossbow shooting, shuttlecock throwing, tug of war, stick pushing and stilt walking.
This is one of the activities to celebrate the Vietnamese Ethnic Culture Day (April 19). Through the competition, we aim to preserve and develop the cultural and sports identity of ethnic minorities, continue to improve the quality of the campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", "Stay healthy to build and protect the Fatherland".
This is also an opportunity for athletes to exchange, learn and share experiences in developing traditional sports of ethnic groups.
Through the competition, the Organizing Committee will select outstanding athletes to participate in sports tournaments and sports competitions for ethnic minorities nationwide in 2024 and the following years./.
