Exciting 1st Thuong Cat Ward Sports Festival - 2025

On the morning of October 26, the Opening Ceremony of the 1st Thuong Cat Ward Sports Festival (Hanoi) - 2025 took place solemnly and excitingly, attracting nearly 700 coaches and athletes to attend.

Opening Ceremony of the 1st Sports Festival of Thuong Cat Ward (Hanoi). Photo by Anh Thu

At the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of Thuong Cat Ward People's Committee Nguyen Anh Phong - Head of the Congress Organizing Committee emphasized that this is an important event to celebrate the success of the Party Congresses at all levels, the 1st Thuong Cat Ward Party Congress and the 18th City Party Congress; towards the 11th Capital Sports Congress.

Vice Chairman of Thuong Cat Ward People's Committee Nguyen Anh Phong - Head of the Congress Organizing Committee delivered the opening speech of the Congress. Photo: Anh Thu

Originating from the profound teachings of President Ho Chi Minh : "Preserving democracy, building the country, creating a new life, everything needs health to be successful", and clearly realizing the importance of physical exercise. The movement "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" has spread strongly, becoming an indispensable part of the lifestyle of every citizen in Thuong Cat land.

Torch lighting ceremony of the Thuong Cat Ward Sports Festival. Photo by Anh Thu

The congress is a campaign to encourage people to actively compete in physical training, improve the quality of physical training and sports movements. At the same time, it discovers and nurtures outstanding athletes to participate in the 11th Capital Sports Congress.

The Organizing Committee has implemented 10 competitions in many subjects, suitable for all ages and audiences. The competitions include: Badminton, Football, Table Tennis, Shuttlecock, Tug of War, Chess, Dragon Boat Racing, Volleyball, Athletics and Taekwondo. Attracting more than 1,000 athletes and coaches to participate.

Rowing is a unique intangible cultural feature of Thuong Cat. Photo by Anh Thu

Especially rowing – a unique intangible cultural beauty of Thuong Cat – is a sacred symbol of solidarity, unanimity, overcoming waves, reaching far, demonstrating physical strength, conveying pride in the tradition of the homeland on the banks of the Red River.

In the rowing category, there were 3 teams with over 60 athletes participating in the competition. The Cat 2 Ward team excellently won first prize in the category.

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