(ĐN)- The opening ceremony of the 9th National School Games took place yesterday in Nghe An province with the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
(ĐN)- The opening ceremony of the 9th National School Games took place yesterday in Nghe An province with the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
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| Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam hands souvenir flag to Dong Nai delegation |
In his opening remarks, the deputy PM welcomed teachers, students and delegates to the 2016 Games, stressing that a person must grow in ethics, intellect and physique. “A person must grow up with rich knowledge and strong physique. Practicing sports helps to improve strength to study and work well, construct and save the country,” said Deputy PM Dam.
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| An art performance at the launching ceremony of the 9th Games. |
The 2016 Games, lasting from July 29 to August 10 in Nghe An and Thanh Hoa provinces, attract over 6,000 athletes from 63 cities and provinces, competing in 15 sports, including swimming, shuttlecock, Vovinam, basketball, badminton, table tennis, pencak silat, volleyball, chess, football, stick pushing, physique, track and fields, karatedo and taekwondo.
The Games, which are held every four years, is a Ministry of Education and Training tradition for students of all ages. It aims to promote solidarity in children through school sports; provide opportunities for athletes to improve their sporting talents and allow them to meet with each other through the tournaments.
Reported by H.A
