The First Sports Festival of Duong Hoa Commune

At the ceremony, marching contingents carried the national flag, paraded a palanquin with a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, a symbol of physical education and sports , a block of red flags, and participated in a parade showcasing the strength of the militia, police, students, women, farmers, veterans, youth union members, athletes, referees, etc.

The marching contingents demonstrate their strength at the Congress. *Photo: Anh Duong*

The Congress also witnessed the delegation of outstanding athletes from the commune, including athletes Nguyen Cong Manh, Nguyen Thi Khanh Ly, and Nguyen Khac Quyen, performing the torch relay ceremony and handing the torch to the Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Duong Hoa commune, Le Duc Phong, who then lit the Congress torch stand.

Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Duong Hoa commune, Le Duc Phong, lights the traditional flame on the torch stand of the Congress. *Photo: Anh Duong.*

In his opening remarks at the Congress, Vice Chairman of Duong Hoa Commune People's Committee Nguyen Dinh Khoa emphasized that in recent years, along with leading socio-economic development, improving the material and cultural lives of the people, maintaining political security and social order, and building a strong Party and political system, the Party Committee and government of Duong Hoa commune have consistently paid attention to leading and directing the development of physical education and sports.

Nguyen Dinh Khoa, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Duong Hoa commune, gives a speech. *Photo: Anh Duong*

The campaign "All people practice physical training following the example of the great President Ho Chi Minh" has developed extensively and is closely linked with the movement "All people unite to build a cultured life" in the commune, creating a strong transformation in the local sports and physical education movement.

Leaders of Duong Hoa commune present commemorative flags to the participating groups at the Congress. *Photo: Anh Duong*

To date, 100% of the villages have cultural centers and sports training grounds, multi-purpose halls, and commune stadiums, contributing to improving the health of the people. From the mass sports movement, outstanding athletes with high achievements have emerged, contributing to high-performance sports of the commune and the city...

Group performances at the Congress. *Photo: Duong Anh*

The first Duong Hoa Commune Sports Festival contributed to promoting propaganda and education , creating a profound shift in the awareness of all levels, sectors, and society as a whole regarding the role, position, and importance of physical education and sports, improving the health and physical fitness of the people, and contributing to the training of well-rounded individuals.

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