Diverse sports activities for students during the summer

From the very beginning of summer, classrooms and sports fields throughout the city become vibrant. Besides physical training, sports activities also help students strengthen their social bonds, build self-confidence, and promote an active and positive lifestyle.

A chess class at the Da Nang Children's Palace. Photo: NGUYEN KHANG

Bustling early summer

The two facilities of the Da Nang Children's Palace in Tam Ky ward and Hoa Cuong ward are busier in the early days of summer. These are reputable and reliable locations that many parents choose for their children's sports and recreation.

According to Mr. Nguyen Nhan, Director of the Da Nang Children's Palace, this summer the unit is organizing 30 talent-based activities, including many attractive sports such as chess, badminton, basketball, table tennis, and pickleball. Besides creating an engaging sports playground, the Da Nang Children's Palace aims to cultivate life skills, critical thinking, and agility in children through sports activities.

In the chess class, many children attentively listen as the coach explains each move. For the third consecutive summer attending this intellectual sport, Hoang Khanh Ngan shared: “The chess class at the Da Nang Children's Palace always takes place in a fun atmosphere, which is what makes me enjoy enrolling every summer. I will attend regularly to improve my skills and hone my thinking abilities and concentration.”

Swimming is also one of the attractive sports that draws many students. According to the plan, this summer, the Da Nang Children's Palace will organize swimming lessons for more than 1,000 students.

In addition, the Da Nang Children's Palace, in collaboration with other organizations, opened two free swimming classes at two locations for 200 underprivileged students. Recently, the swimming class at the first location in Hoa Cuong ward commenced with great enthusiasm from the children.

During the swimming class, the children were introduced to swimming, taught basic swimming techniques such as breaststroke and freestyle, and trained in rescue and escape skills in the water. Having just completed his first swimming lesson, Tran Hoang Phuc (from Hai Chau ward) confided: “I am very happy to participate in the swimming class. I hope that through this class I will learn to swim and meet and make new friends.”

According to Mr. Nhan, the free swimming lessons at the Tam Ky ward facility will open on June 2nd. Through this activity, the Da Nang Children's Palace hopes to bring a meaningful summer, raising awareness and skills in preventing drowning among children.

Children enjoy free swimming lessons at the Da Nang Children's Palace. Photo: NGUYEN KHANG

Many entertainment options

Along with the Da Nang Children's Palace, sports clubs have been actively operating since the beginning of summer. Every day at 5 PM, the training atmosphere at the Da Nang Basketball Training Center is vibrant.

Nguyen Nhat Minh, who is attending a basketball class at the An Khe Ward sports training center, said: "My goal in learning basketball this summer is to improve my physical fitness, develop quick reflexes in all activities, and persevere in overcoming challenges."

According to Mr. Nguyen Tuong Minh, Director of the Da Nang Basketball Training Center, the number of students registering for training has increased significantly this summer. Currently, the center has four locations in the city, offering courses for age groups from U6 to U18.

Aiming to train athletes to the highest quality, the center invites highly qualified coaches and assistants to teach its classes.

In addition, the center coordinates with other units to organize basketball tournaments for students, attracting many teams from schools across the city. This gradually helps to develop the basketball movement in schools.

Basketball classes at the Da Nang Basketball Training Center attract many students during the summer. Photo: NGUYEN KHANG

At the Dien Ban Star Community Football Center (Dien Ban Dong ward), many students also have their passion for football rekindled. The training sessions are lively and take place on weekdays at the Ngoc Vinh football field.

According to Coach Pham Ngoc Lam, the center recruits students from U7 to U15. Students are divided into classes according to their skill level and age, training in skills from basic to advanced, ensuring optimal development.

According to Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism , Tao Viet Hai, the enthusiastic response and registration of a large number of students during the summer shows a growing interest in sports activities. This is the basis for the stronger development of school and community sports movements.

The city encourages organizations to conduct activities that diversify sports opportunities, meeting the needs for healthy and beneficial recreation for students during the summer.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/da-dang-san-choi-the-thao-hoc-sinh-dip-he-3338339.html