10th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival 2026: Opening Ceremony for Traditional Martial Arts and Wrestling
Hai Hung•May 14, 2026 17:18
On May 14th, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An province, in coordination with the People's Committee of Van An commune, organized the opening ceremony for the traditional martial arts and wrestling competitions within the framework of the 10th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival in 2026.
The opening ceremony for the traditional martial arts and wrestling competitions is always eagerly awaited by the public and those involved in the competition. Photo: Hai HungMore than 200 athletes from 29 wards and communes throughout Nghe An province participated in the traditional martial arts and wrestling events at the 10th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival in 2026. The athletes competed in two disciplines: traditional martial arts and wrestling. Photo: Hai Hung Attending the opening ceremony of the Traditional Martial Arts and Wrestling events at the 10th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival in 2026 were representatives from: the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Sports Training and Competition Center, and leaders of Van An commune. Photo: Hai HungMr. Hoang Van Phuc, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, delivered the opening speech. Photo: Hai Hung The inclusion of traditional martial arts and wrestling in the Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival aims to promote the practice of these sports among the people, especially young people, in order to improve physical fitness and preserve and promote the nation's cultural and sporting traditions. (Photo: Hai Hung)This is also an opportunity to introduce and promote the image of Nghe An province - the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh, rich in the spirit of learning and martial arts. At the same time, it is also an opportunity to discover talented athletes for the province to train and develop, improving their performance and preparing them for upcoming competitions. Photo: Hai Hung Immediately after the opening ceremony, the organizing committee proceeded to hold competitions in traditional martial arts and wrestling. Photo: Hai Hung The competitions for the two sports, Traditional Martial Arts and Wrestling, at the 10th Nghe An Provincial Sports Festival 2026 will take place from May 13th to May 17th. Photo: Hai Hung