Develop sports clubs

In recent years, Lao Cai has become a shining example of the mass sports and physical education movement.

When discussing sports movements, the development of running clubs cannot be overlooked. The Lao Cai Runners Club is a prime example. Le Minh Quy, a veteran member of the club, shared: “Previously, I often ran alone, which sometimes made me feel lonely and discouraged. Since joining the Lao Cai Runners Club, everything has completely changed. Members work together to create regular training schedules, have long-distance runs together, and encourage and motivate each other. Running is therefore not only a physical activity but also strengthens willpower and spirit.”

The effectiveness of the Lao Cai Runners Club extends beyond simply improving the physical fitness of its members. Through volunteer runs and community races, the club also spreads a spirit of sharing and social responsibility. Members run not only for their own health but also for a higher purpose: participating in local charitable activities. It is known that, with good health, Mr. Quy and his friends in the Lao Cai Runners Club have participated in blood donation drives many times – a noble act demonstrating their sense of responsibility to the community and society.

While running is a highly individual sport, football is a sport of teamwork, camaraderie, and strategy. The HQ Lao Cai Community Football Club has become a familiar destination attracting many children, especially during the summer. Coach Vu Hong Quan of the HQ Lao Cai Community Football Club shared: “The club was established with the desire to create a quality and healthy playground for children. During the summer, the number of participants increases significantly, which shows the great demand from children and parents for a beneficial physical training environment.”

The success of the HQ Lao Cai Community Football Club stems from several factors. First, the enthusiasm of the coaching staff, who not only impart football skills but also educate the children about discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. In addition, parents and students have great confidence in the quality of training, safe environment, and fun atmosphere provided by the HQ Lao Cai Community Football Club.

The Lao Cai Community Football Club's effectiveness lies in its physical training exercises, contributing to height and endurance development, while also helping students relieve stress after school, creating a fun and refreshing atmosphere. In particular, the club has been and continues to be a place for discovering and nurturing many young talents. A prime example is Trinh Thien Hai, a player who grew up in the Lao Cai Community Football Club and is now training and competing for Viettel Football Club – one of the leading teams in Vietnam. This is not only a source of pride for the Lao Cai Community Football Club but also an inspiration for many other children to continue pursuing their passion for football.

Coach Vu Hong Quan added: "We not only teach the children how to play football, but also teach them about dreams and relentless effort. Trinh Thien Hai's story shows that with passion and perseverance, all dreams can come true."

Currently, the province has over 1,200 grassroots sports clubs in various sports such as football, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, stick pushing, archery, martial arts, etc. The strong development of mass sports in the province today is largely due to the management and guidance of relevant agencies. Mr. Dang Thanh Tung, Head of the Sports Management Department (Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism), stated: "In recent years, mass sports clubs in the province have operated very effectively. They are important catalysts for promoting physical education and sports, improving people's health. Furthermore, these clubs play a crucial role in spreading the 'National Movement for Physical Training Following the Example of the Great President Ho Chi Minh'. The provincial sports sector always pays attention to and creates favorable conditions for the development of grassroots sports clubs." From professional support to organizing grassroots tournaments, everything aims to create a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable sports environment. Through grassroots sports activities, we discover and nurture many sports talents for the province and national teams. The effectiveness of sports clubs is not limited to the number of members or medals; more importantly, it's about the change in community awareness regarding the necessity of physical training. Sports are no longer just a form of entertainment but have become an indispensable part of the daily lives of many people in Lao Cai.

Sports clubs throughout the province are constantly spreading the flame of passion, the spirit of training, and the will to excel. From small training grounds, the province's sports talents will continue to be nurtured, soaring higher and further, contributing to building a healthier and happier Lao Cai community.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/phat-develop-cac-cau-lac-bo-the-thao-post403819.html