(HBO) – At the provincial gymnasium, Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Do
Federation has organized the First National Karate Dan Grading Competition in
2018.

Martial artists are participating the
competition
Karate is one of the important sports of
Vietnam. In general, Karate has developed significantly in both the quality and
the quantity nationwide. In the current, there are 50 out of 63 provinces and
cities which have been developing a movement of Karate.
Over years, National Karate Team has attained
many excellent achievements at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Asian and
international sport events. Also, Karate is officially approved for the
Olympics 2020 in Japan.
There are more 100 martial artists who come
from seven provinces and cities (Hoa Binh, Ha Noi, Thanh Hoa, Vinh Phuc, Ha
Nam, Hai Phong and Thai Binh) attending Dan grading competition. During a day,
martial artists at 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan would compete
in tasks of practices and laws. The competition modalities in practices are
kata and kumite (self-defense performance and sparring and fighting test). In
the modality of laws, the participants will compete in theory and practicing
with referees. Through the competition, it can assess the profession of
coaches, the ability of the training of the martial artists and promote the
movement of exercising Karate.
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
At the Hoa Binh provincial sports arena, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Hoa Binh City Sports Festival 2025 held youth and championship crossbow shooting, tug of war, and stick pushing tournaments.
Enforcement Departments of 7 Provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous Regions
On February 19th, at the Hoa Binh Province Sports Hall, the Cluster of Judicial Departments and Civil Judgment Enforcement Departments of 7 provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous regions, including Hoa Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Bac Giang and Phu Tho organized a friendly sports competition. A total of 52 athletes from the provinces in the cluster participated in the competition.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.