(HBO) – Cao Phong district of Hoa Binh has organised its traditional cross-country race attracting about 120 local runners this year.

Runners compete in the men’s
event.
The runners came from 23 teams from communes, towns and schools in
the district, including 68 male and 47 female athletes. They competed in the
7km race for men, 5km races for young
men and women and 3km event for young women.
After the run, the organising board awarded four first, four
second and four third prizes alongside 16 consolation prizes for winners at all
the events. The first prizes went to Bui Van Hieu from Tan Phong commune in the
men’s 7km event, Bui Thi Minh from Dong Phong commune in the women’s 5km event,
Bui Thi Nghia from Nam Phong Secondary School in the young women’s 3km event,
and Nguyen Viet Hung from Cao Phong Township Secondary School in the young men’s
5km event.
For the team awards, the first prize for the men’s category was
claimed by Thach Yen High School, followed by Xuan Phong commune in the second
place while the women category’s first prize was won by Dong Phong commune,
followed by Tan Phong commune and Thach Yen High School.
In the young athletes’ categories, the male team’s first prize
went to Cao Phong school for ethnic minority students, followed by Cao Phong
Township Secondary School in the second place and Bac Phong Secondary School in
the third place. The female team’s first prize was earned by Cao Phong school
for ethnic minority students, followed by Yen Lap commune and Bac Phong
Secondary School./.
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.