The 11th Ha Noi Sports Festival was solemnly opened at the My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena in Ha Noi, on December 15. The festival is one of the activities celebrating the success of Party congresses at all levels and the 18th Congress of the Ha Noi Party Organisation, in the lead-up to the 14th National Party Congress.
The Ha Noi Sports Festival is the city’s largest sporting festival, held once every four years.
The festival features 25 sports, marking the edition with the largest number of events to date, with nearly 8,000 eligible athletes. Competing with full commitment, athletes demonstrated the spirit of “Sportsmanship through solidarity, fairness, and nobility”, showcasing their talents to achieve the best possible results.
Beyond being a platform for training and competition, the festival is also a celebration of sporting spirit, solidarity, and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle within the community.
The opening ceremony, themed “Ha Noi – Aspiration to rise higher”, featured many standout performances. This was followed by a parade procession. After the contingent carrying the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh and the Red Flag procession came delegations representing various emulation blocs, including the Ha Noi Capital Command, Ha Noi Police, Youth, Farmers, the Women’s Union, and outstanding athlete teams. The parade contingent of the Ha Noi City Police passes the grandstand.
Outstanding athletes of Ha Noi, filled with enthusiasm for a festival expected to yield many achievements. Immediately afterwards, delegations from 11 clusters, forming 22 parade blocs representing wards and communes, took part in the procession. Vice Chairwoman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Vu Thu Ha delivers the opening address of the Games. Referees and athletes take an oath to compete fairly and with full dedication throughout the festival. An artistic programme celebrating the opening ceremony.
A martial arts performance staged at the opening ceremony. Singer Lam Bao Ngoc presents a vibrant image of the Capital. According to the Organising Committee, this year’s opening ceremony was the most impressive and grand to date. Children participate in a mass performance during the item “The Heart of Sport”. A performance inspires motivation, confidence, and determination among participating athletes.
Singer Dong Hung delivers an energetic performance of “The Aspiration of Youth”. Delegates attending the programme pose for commemorative photos with athletes and artists participating in the opening ceremony.
The 11th Ha Noi Sports Festival was solemnly opened at the My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena in Ha Noi, on December 15. The festival is one of the activities celebrating the success of Party congresses at all levels and the 18th Congress of the Ha Noi Party Organisation, in the lead-up to the 14th National Party Congress.
