On August 30-31, more than 2,000 union members, workers and laborers participated in sports activities organized by the Tan Chau Town Labor Federation.
This is a practical activity of the Trade Union organization and union members, workers of Tan Chau town to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Tan Chau district being recognized as a town.
Accordingly, more than 1,500 union members and workers from administrative agencies, public service agencies, wards, communes, etc. in the town participated in the walking program. With the theme: "Walking for health", the athletes walked on a 1.5km route through large, densely populated centers of the town center, creating a positive effect for the local commemorative activities and the movement for the whole population to exercise in the coming time.
The remaining 567 athletes are union members, workers, and laborers who are participating in trade union activities at grassroots trade unions throughout the town. They participated in 4 exciting folk game events, attracting thousands of cheers from teammates and residents. Accordingly, in the mixed men's and women's tug of war, there were 45 teams with 225 athletes competing.
The sack jumping event had 42 teams with 84 athletes participating; the pole pushing event for men and women had 78 athletes participating and the sack jumping event had 84 athletes from 42 teams competing. The blindfolded pot smashing game had 147 athletes participating. All created a joyful and exciting atmosphere, contributing to the success of the event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the founding of Tan Chau town.
As a result, the Organizing Committee awarded 66 prizes and many other meaningful rewards such as souvenir flags, award certificates, etc.
Mr. Phan Ngoc Que - Chairman of Tan Chau Town Labor Federation commented that the sports activities not only created a joyful and exciting atmosphere for the locality in the event celebrating the 15th anniversary of Tan Chau town's establishment, but also created a playground for union members, workers, and laborers to participate in healthy recreational activities...".
This helps to improve health and enrich cultural and spiritual life. This is the premise and motivation to encourage union members and workers to actively respond to patriotic emulation movements launched by the Trade Union and agencies and units in the coming time.
