(HBO) – Luong Son district of Hoa Binh province has held the 25th traditional cross-country tournament in 2018.
The tournament drew 200 athletes from 24
communes, wards and schools in the district, including 93 men and 112 women.
The athletes competed in four categories of men junior and men’s 5km, women junior
and women’s 3km.
Concluding the tournament, the
organisation board presented four first prizes, four second prizes and 12
consolation prizes to individuals. The first prizes came to Quach Mai Thuong
from Tan Thanh commune (in the category of women junior’s 3km), Hoang Minh Bao
from Hop Hoa commune (men junior’s 5km), Dinh Thi Nga from Hop Hoa commune
(women’s 3km), and Nguyen Van Khanh from Luong Son town (men’s 5km).

Female athletes speed up at the race.
In the team category, the first prize of
the women junior event was presented to Cao Ram commune, while the second was
given to Lam Son commune and third prize to Tan Vinh commune. In the women’s
event, the first prize came to Nguyen Trai High School, the second prize to Hop
Hoa commune and third to the Boarding School for Ethnic Minority Students.
In the men’s category, the first prize
came to Nguyen Trai High School, the second to Hop Hoa commune and the third to
the Boarding School for Ethnic Minority Students.
Alongside, the organising board also offered
a prize to the youngest male athlete – Ly Van Bang from Cao Ram commune, and
the youngest female athlete – Bui Thi Huong from the Boarding School for Ethnic
Minority Students.
The best coach prize came to Bui Tri Thiet
from Hop Hoa commune, and the best cross-country movement prize was presented
to Luong Son town. The Hoa Binh newspaper also presented two gifts to two
female athletes winning the individual events.
Through the tournament, the organising
board selected best athletes to form a team to compete in the 27th Hoa
Binh newspaper cross-country tournament 2018 slated for this mid-November.
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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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.