In the resistance war, sports are not only physical games but also a means to arouse community strength, fostering fighting spirit. After the national reunification day, the slogan "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" became a guideline, bringing the exercise movement to each hamlet, becoming a cultural habit, not just a short-term movement.
The years of innovation have opened the door to integration, Vietnamese sports have gradually affirmed their position in regional and international arenas. From Gold Medals at the SEA Games, ASIAD to Olympic heights - all are proof of the maturity of a sport that is constantly rising. Men's football once surprised the whole continent when it reached the U23 Asian final. Women's football brought Vietnam to the World Cup for the first time. Olympic sports such as shooting, weightlifting, athletics, swimming... have put Vietnam's name on the world map.
While high-performance sports bring glory, sports in daily life create enduring strength. Early in the morning, in the park, groups of elderly people practice spaciousness, walking, young people practice running; in the afternoon, football, badminton, basketball, table tennis... on the field, in the gymnasium; students are busy during physical education hours at schools. Sports are becoming a need, a way of life.
In the industrial and digital age, people are increasingly facing the risk of disease due to passive lifestyle, mental stress, and unbalanced diet. Therefore, today's sports are to "health for oneself", so that each person can proactively protect themselves, nurture positive energy for the family, community and "health for the country".
Sports still accompany the country, from battlefields to lectures, from international arenas to every street and corner. The power of sports is not only about medals, but also about sowing in each person a habit of living well and being proactive. That is the solid foundation for the nation to reach far, from "healthy for the country" yesterday to "exceeding the limit" today...
