Nam Phu Commune: More than 1,000 people participate in the Commune Sports Festival

Scene of the 1st Nam Phu Commune Sports Festival. Photo: Phuong Xuyen

At the Congress, 16 marching groups, including: National flag, Olympic flag, President Ho Chi Minh's portrait palanquin, red flag, militia, police, veterans... entered the stage with heroic marching music and steady, steady steps, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity, discipline, will and strength of the collective.

The most solemn moment was the torch-carrying ceremony and lighting of the traditional fire. The fire was carried up to the stage by 5 outstanding athletes of the commune and handed over to the Party Secretary and Chairman of the People's Council of Nam Phu Anh Tu to light the traditional fire. The bright fire not only lit up faith and solidarity, but also opened up a new spirit and new motivation, bringing the commune's physical education and sports movement into a stage of comprehensive and sustainable development.

Vice Chairman of Nam Phu Commune People's Committee Nguyen Van Sung delivered the opening speech at the Congress. Photo: Phuong Xuyen

Speaking at the opening of the Congress, Vice Chairman of the Commune People's Committee Nguyen Van Sung emphasized that this is the first Sports Congress of the commune in the new period, when the locality officially comes into operation under the 2-level local government model, affirming a new step of development in the administrative apparatus, meeting the requirements of modern management, efficiency, effectiveness, and better serving the people.

The Congress is not only a great festival of the mass sports movement, but also a symbol of the spirit of solidarity, innovation and aspiration to rise of the Party Committee, government and people of Nam Phu commune. The Congress creates a profound change in the awareness of all levels, sectors and the whole society about the role, position and importance of physical education and sports in improving people's health and physical strength, contributing to training people for comprehensive development, promoting the movement of physical education and sports, and improving health among all civil servants, public employees, workers and people.

Traditional torch-carrying and fire-lighting ceremony. Photo: Phuong Xuyen

Within the framework of the Congress, more than 1,000 athletes competed in 8 sports, including: Football, badminton, volleyball, tug of war, wrestling, wushu, chess, aerobics... Sports are not only a useful playground but also a place to train will, team spirit and collective strength.

The organizing committee presented souvenir flags to the parade groups and athletes. Photo: Phuong Xuyen

The performances of stick fighting, wrestling, and Vovinam demonstrate the spirit of martial arts, dexterity, strength, and national identity. The highlight is the folk dance and ensemble performance “Healthy for the Country” with hundreds of participants, synchronized and beautiful, creating a vivid picture, symbolizing collective strength and sportsmanship spreading throughout the community.

Athlete Nguyen Thi Hung in Dong My village 1 shared: “I am very proud to participate in the first Congress of the commune. This is not only a sports playground, but also an opportunity to connect people, spreading the spirit of healthy and happy living in the community."

The organizing committee awarded prizes for the Football competition. Photo: Phuong Xuyen

At the ceremony, the Organizing Committee awarded prizes for the competitions: Football, volleyball, badminton, tug of war... recognizing the honest and noble spirit of the athletes.

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