(HBO) – In recent years, spring days in communes across Hoa Binh province have been more joyful than ever, with cheers from the audience for fiery volleyball spikes.

Volleyball has become an indispensable part of
Quyet Thang villagers on spring days.
Bui Van Diep, a Bo town resident in Kim Boi, said: "I
currently live and work in Hanoi. Every Lunar New Year, when I have many days
off, I often arrange to return to my hometown to celebrate Tet as soon as
possible, partly because of homesickness when working away from home, and
partly because I don't want to miss any volleyball match in the local
tournament on Tet holiday.”
For Hoa Binh residents, volleyball is probably the
"king sport" during the Tet festival, as it has long been loved by
people across the province. Nowadays, together with traditional leather
volleyball, an outdoor version of the sport has become more popular, and
"dominated" almost all playgrounds in residential areas.
Quach Thi Tuyen in Sao ward of Bo town has been practicing
this type of volleyball with other women in the ward for more than one year.
Tuyen said that she feels passionate about this sport, because the ball used is
a bit lighter, which is easy to hit, and suitable for people aged over 50 like
her.
Volleyball is not simply a sport, but has gradually become a
bridge connecting people in the community, especially during Tet holidays./.
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.