On the morning of December 19, at the Vinh Long Provincial Multi-purpose Gymnasium, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Vietnam Sports Federation to open the National Championship for Sports Clubs and the National Festival in 2025.
The opening ceremony was attended by Ms. Nguyen Thi Quyen Thanh - Vice Chairman of Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee, along with representatives of departments, branches and a large number of athletes.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Duong Hoang Sum - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the province said that exercise not only helps to exercise the body but also nourishes the spirit, contributing to building a healthy lifestyle in the community, especially for the elderly.
According to the Organizing Committee, this is the 5th time Vinh Long has hosted a national and regional sports event since implementing the two-level local government model. The organizing committee requested the referee force to operate fairly and objectively; the athletes competed with all their might in a spirit of solidarity, honesty, and nobility.
The tournament takes place from December 18 to 20, 2025, gathering more than 300 athletes from 20 clubs from 6 provinces and cities including: Ho Chi Minh City, Bac Ninh, Tay Ninh, An Giang, Dong Nai and host Vinh Long, competing in many events.
On this occasion, the leaders of the Vinh Long province's cultural sector hope that the athlete delegations will spend time visiting and experiencing the landscape, culture and local cuisine during their time competing.
