Promoting a healthy lifestyle through Resolution 72

Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025, of the Politburo on "Some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of people's health" affirms that health is the foundation of socio-economic development; in which, physical education and sports are effective solutions to prevent disease and improve the quality of life. Making physical education and sports a daily habit for the people is identified as a key factor in realizing this goal.

• Focusing resources on public health in accordance with Resolution 72.
• Putting Resolution 72 into practice, improving the quality of the healthcare system in Ca Mau.
• The health sector is focusing on implementing Resolution 72 of the Politburo.

According to Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Resolution 72 has strategic significance, not only affirming that health is the most valuable asset but also strongly orienting the shift from treating diseases to proactively preventing diseases and improving overall health.

Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (far right), presents awards to athletes at the Ca Mau Marathon 2025 - PetroVietNam Cup.

In line with that spirit, in Ca Mau, the sector has implemented Plan No. 140 on the "National Movement for Physical Training Following the Example of the Great President Ho Chi Minh " as a long-term foundation; at the same time, in 2026, it will focus on organizing sports congresses at all levels, leading up to the first provincial-level congress, maintaining the Olympic Run for Public Health, marathon races and many sports activities to celebrate major holidays, thereby spreading the physical training movement widely among the people.

- How will the implementation of "National Health Day" (April 7th every year) in Ca Mau be carried out to create a widespread impact in the community, sir?

Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong: Activities are implemented synchronously from the provincial level to the grassroots, with the health sector playing a core role and the sports sector coordinating the implementation. The content is linked to the Month of Sports and Physical Activities for Everyone, focusing on the Olympic Run Day, walking activities, health exercises, and mass sports events at agencies, schools, and residential areas.

In addition, it is important to promote awareness and encourage people to maintain a regular exercise routine. Large-scale events such as marathons will create a highlight, attracting a large number of participants and contributing to building a healthy lifestyle.

- Could you please tell us about the outstanding achievements of the mass sports movement in the recent past, as well as the difficulties and solutions for the future?

Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong: The mass sports movement has developed strongly in both quantity and quality. Every year, the province organizes about 25 provincial-level competitions, more than 640 grassroots-level competitions, and over 100 socialized competitions. The percentage of people who regularly practice sports reaches about 35%, and the percentage of sports-oriented families reaches 26%.

However, difficulties remain, such as inadequate facilities, limited funding, and local staff holding multiple positions; meanwhile, work pressure prevents some people from maintaining regular exercise routines.

In the coming period, the sector will promote socialization, mobilize investment resources; develop sports clubs; effectively utilize basic infrastructure; diversify training types and strengthen propaganda to increase the participation rate of the people.

Marathons and other amateur sporting events are attracting more and more participants.

- What specific commitments and actions has the sector taken to ensure the Resolution is implemented effectively in the near future, sir?

Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong: The sector is committed to implementing comprehensive solutions, focusing on improving the quality of grassroots sports and physical training movements; regularly maintaining activities such as the Olympic Run Day, the National Sports Congress, marathons, and other grassroots competitions.

At the same time, we will strengthen coordination with the education and health sectors; mobilize social resources; and create favorable conditions for organizations and individuals to participate in sports development. We strive to achieve a rate of 37.5% of people regularly participating in sports and 28.5% of families involved in sports by 2030.

- Sir, could you please tell us what the industry leaders' expectations are for the mass sports movement in the coming period?

Mr. Nguyen Chi Cong: We expect the mass sports movement to develop extensively and sustainably, aiming towards the goal of "a strong people and a prosperous nation." We strive for every citizen to form the habit of exercising at least 4 times a week; improving physical fitness and stature, especially improving the height of young people.

In addition, we will continue to expand the infrastructure and organize more competitions from the provincial to the grassroots level, thereby improving the quality of life and contributing to the socio-economic development of the locality.

Thank you, sir!

Danh Nguyen

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