To ensure a tight and thoughtful organization, the 2023 Military Region 4 Sports Festival is divided into 3 groups. Group 1 includes: Division 324, Division 968, Military Region Military School and 5 Brigades; Group 2 includes: Military Commands of 6 provinces: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue; Group 3 includes: 4 military region agencies, Division 341, Economic Cooperation Corporation, 4 defense economic groups, Vocational College No. 4. The organization time is from June 27 to July 14.

Competition content includes: Martial arts clubs of the Military Command of 6 provinces, Division 324, Division 968; 11-player men's football; men's volleyball.

The organizers presented souvenir flags to the competing teams.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the sports festival, Colonel Hoang Duy Chien, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 4 acknowledged, praised and highly appreciated the hosting unit of the Military Command of Ha Tinh province for doing a good job in all preparations from facilities, competition grounds to ensuring food, accommodation and living conditions for athletes,... the participating units actively practiced and participated properly and fully according to the plan and composition.

Volleyball match between the Military Command of Quang Binh province and Thua Thien Hue.
The teams compete in bare-knuckle martial arts.

Colonel Hoang Duy Chien emphasized: Physical training and physical education and sports activities in agencies and units are extremely important movements, contributing to promoting the development of physical education and sports movements in the entire Military Region. Through physical education and sports training, we aim to improve health, train dexterity, flexibility, and the ability to endure hardships and difficulties, thereby training determination and building solidarity for officers and soldiers, in order to meet the conditions in the Army's training environment, be ready to fight and fight victoriously to protect the Fatherland in all situations.

News and photos: LE ANH TAN