National Women’s Physical Training and Sports Festival opens

20/06/2019 14:46

(BNP) – In the morning of June 20th, the Vietnam Women's Union in coordination with the Provincial People's Committee organized the 2019 National Women’s Physical Training and Sports Festival at the Provincial multi-purpose hall.

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (fourth from right) and Secretary Nguyen Nhan Chien (fourth from left) award the Souvenir Flag to the teams participating the Festival.

Speaking at the Festival, Chairman of Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Thu Ha stressed that the 2019 National Women’s Physical Training and Sports is a practical activity to deploy the Vietnam Health Programme and to celebrate the Vietnamese Family Day (June 28th). In the spirit of "Solidarity, honesty, nobility and dedication", the Chairman of the Vietnam Women's Union believed that this is an event to encourage female officials and members and people in raising spirit of sports in accordance with their conditions as well as an opportunity for women to learn, exchange experiences and tighten their solidarity.

The Festival gathered nearly 300 female athletes from 42 provinces, cities and units to compete in 4 categories including badminton, volleyball, aerobic and flash mob dance. Bac Ninh province has 28 athletes participating in 4 categories.

After the opening ceremony, a friendly badminton match was held between the duos Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh – Permanent Deputy Secretary of Bac Ninh Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Huu Quat and Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Chairman of the Vietnam Women's Union – Nguyen Huu Thanh, Vice Chairman of Bac Ninh Provincial People’s Committee.

The National Women's Sports Festival takes place in 2 days (June 20th – 21st, 2019).