Review of the Provincial Physical Training and Sports Games and send-off ceremony for the National Sports Games

On the afternoon of October 16, in Nha Trang Ward, the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee held a conference to review and close the 1st Provincial Physical Training and Sports (TDTT) Games in 2026 and a send-off ceremony for the provincial sports delegation attending the 10th National Sports Games in 2026. Attending the event was Comrade Nguyen Long Bien - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Games Organizing Committee.  

Taking place from January to September, the 1st Provincial Physical Training and Sports Games in 2026 featured 21 sports, with the participation of 4,315 athletes from 74 sports delegations representing 64 communes and wards, and 10 armed forces units and schools across the province. At the conclusion of the games, the Organizing Committee awarded 268 sets of medals for individual, doubles, team, and collective events. In the overall delegation rankings, the People's Committee of Nha Trang Ward won first prize, the People's Committee of Phan Rang Ward won second prize, and the People's Committee of Phuoc Huu Commune won third prize. In the Emulation Blocs, the People's Committee of Nha Trang Ward led Bloc 1, the People's Committee of Phuoc Huu Commune led Bloc 2, and the Provincial Police led Bloc 3. 

At the conference, the Organizing Committee presented flags to 5 units with outstanding achievements in the games and emulation blocs; the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded certificates of merit to 23 collectives and 26 individuals with outstanding achievements; the Games Organizing Committee presented certificates of commendation to 25 collectives and 29 individuals with outstanding achievements in the organization of the games.

Following the conference to review and close the games, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a send-off ceremony for the provincial sports delegation attending the 10th National Sports Games in 2026, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City in November. The provincial sports delegation will participate in 23 sports across 130 events, consisting of 15 teams from the Provincial Sports Training and Coaching Center and 8 teams outside the center. The total contingent participating in the games is 260 coaches and athletes. The delegation aims to rank 20th overall.

Speaking at the conference and the send-off ceremony, Comrade Nguyen Long Bien acknowledged, commended, and congratulated the achievements attained by the Organizing Committee, sports delegations, coaches, referees, and athletes. He requested all levels and sectors to continue promoting the campaign “All people practice physical training following the example of the great Uncle Ho”; pay attention to investing in and effectively utilizing grassroots sports facilities; and strengthen the organization of physical education and sports activities tailored to each locality and target group. 

Regarding the provincial sports delegation participating in the National Sports Games, he requested coaches and athletes to uphold the spirit of solidarity and determination to compete for the highest achievements; and to project the image of Khanh Hoa athletes as courageous, civilized, responsible, and ambitious. At the same time, he assigned the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies and units to review and ensure all professional conditions; regularly stay updated on the situation, and provide timely encouragement and support to the teams and athletes.

On this occasion, Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest State One-Member Company Limited presented 320 high-grade sports shirts emblazoned with the words “Khanh Hoa” to the provincial sports delegation competing at the National Sports Games. 

P.H