The 2026 National High School Sports Tournament organized by the Ministry of Education and Training officially opened in Lam Dong province, with the coordination of the Department of Education and Training of Lam Dong province and the companion unit Nestlé MILO brand. The event gathered 30 delegations representing provinces and cities across the country to participate, marking the start of the national-scale school sports playground in 2026.
Nationwide scale playground, creating opportunities to share passion for sports
The National High School Sports Tournament is an important activity in promoting the physical training movement in schools, contributing to the goal of comprehensive education for students. At the same time, it also creates healthy and useful playgrounds, helping students nurture sportsmanship, will to overcome challenges and develop bravery right from school.
One of the notable new points of this year's season is the addition of two new competitions including table tennis and traditional martial arts to the official competition program. This change helps diversify the competition content, while expanding the opportunity to participate for many students with strengths in different subjects. Accordingly, student athletes will compete in 5 subjects including swimming, athletics, badminton, table tennis and traditional martial arts.
To ensure fairness as well as encourage the movement, the organizing committee also divides the sub-disciplines according to a very scientific competition system. Specifically, swimming and athletics will compete in both advanced and amateur systems to discover specialized talents. Meanwhile, badminton, table tennis and traditional martial arts will compete centrally in the amateur system, creating a comfortable space for students to rub shoulders, show their strengths and explore their limits.
To welcome 30 student sports delegations across the country, the opening day of the tournament on June 23rd took place with a series of rich activities lasting from morning to night. After the solemn opening ceremony in the morning, students also participated in field trips and sports exchanges at schools with spacious facilities in Lam Dong province. This is a great opportunity for them to learn about the culture and people of the foggy country and strengthen friendships.
In particular, the evening Gala program with cultural and artistic activities, connecting delegations, is expected to become the most brilliant highlight on the opening day. This open cultural exchange space not only helps reduce competitive pressure but also strengthens the connection and mutual understanding between young generations from many different geographical regions.
Commitment to accompanying the development of Vietnamese school sports
The 2026 National High School Sports Tournament is organized in close coordination between the Ministry of Education and Training, the Department of Education and Training of Lam Dong province and the companionship of the Nestlé MILO brand. As a brand that has been accompanying school sports activities for many years, Nestlé MILO continues to affirm its commitment to supporting the young generation of Vietnam to develop comprehensively through sports.
Sharing about the meaning of the tournament, Ms. Le Bui Thi Mai Uyen - Director of MILO & Milk industry, representative of the accompanying brand said: "Through accompanying the 2026 National High School Sports Tournament, Nestlé MILO wishes to continue to spread the spirit of school sports, empower students to build a dynamic, healthy lifestyle and develop comprehensively both physically and mentally. This is also part of Nestlé MILO's long-term commitment to contribute to raising the level of school sports in Vietnam, accompanying schools, families and communities in the journey to nurture a healthy, confident and ready-to-overcome challenges young generation.
Not only a place to honor achievements, the 2026 National High School Sports Festival once again affirms the inspiring message that every student, no matter where they come from, has equal rights and opportunities to pursue and develop their own sports passion.
