(HBO) – The 12th table tennis tournament of Vietnam Journalists’ Association took place in Hanoi from September 13-16 with the participation of more than 230 athletes of 44 delegations nationwide.
The event was jointly held by the Vietnam Journalists’ Association
and the Hanoi city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Players from the Hoa Binh Journalists’ Association
team and the Voice of Vietnam at the 12th national table tennis tournament.
Besides journalists of the central and Hanoi press agencies, the tournament
attracted those from journalists’ associations of cities and provinces like Hai
Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Thai Nguyen, Hung Yen, Hai Duong and Hoa Binh. They
competed in 14 categories.
This was the event that lured the most athletes in the history of the
tournament. It is a useful playground for journalists nationwide, offering them
opportunities to meet, exchange and share professional experience.
Strong delegations included Cong an Nhan dan newspaper, Hanoi Radio Television,
Vietnam Television, Ha Noi Moi newspaper, Vietnam News Agency, Ho Chi Minh City
Journalists’ Association, and Hung Yen province Journalists’ Association.
Ho Quang Loi, Vice Chairman of the
Vietnam Journalists’ Association, presents medals and awards to athletes
competing in the men’s singles.
The organising board presents the prize to men’s doubles with leaders’
participation.
Four Hoa Binh journalists participated in the table tennis tournament,
namely Bui Van Tuong, Luu Van Vinh, Nguyen Trung Kien and Ninh Duy Chung. They
are working at Hoa Binh newspaper and Hoa Binh Radio and Television.
They competed in such events as men’s team, men’s singles, U45 men’s doubles,
men’s singles (with leaders competing), and men’s double with participation of
leaders.
They made concerted efforts to attain best achievements. Bui Van Tuong, Deputy
Editor-in-Chief of Hoa Binh newspaper won a gold medal in men’s singles (with
leaders competing), and Nguyen Trung Kiem from the Hoa Binh Radio and
Television bagged silver medal in the men’s doubles with the participation of
leaders.
This was the second time Hoa Binh province’s Journalist Association joined the
table tennis tournament.
In 2011, the delegation brought home two bronze medals at women’s singles and mixed
doubles events./.
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.
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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.
