Yen Bai City: 64% of Residents Regularly Engage in Sports Activities

  •  Monday, February 24, 2025

YBO - Yen Bai – The movement "All People Exercise Following the Example of Great Uncle Ho" has been widely promoted among officials, public servants, and residents of Yen Bai City, leading to significant participation in regular sports and fitness activities, reaching a rate of 64%.

A large number of Yen Bai City residents participate in Pickleball activities.
A large number of Yen Bai City residents participate in Pickleball activities.

In 2024, Yen Bai City reaffirmed its leading position in sports and physical activities within the province, contributing to improving public health and overall well-being. The number of people who regularly participate in sports and fitness activities in the city reached 70,430, accounting for 64% of the population, with 12,720 recognized as sports-oriented families. The city currently has 240 sports clubs, including pickleball, soft volleyball, badminton, and soccer clubs, all maintaining regular and vibrant activities.

These sports clubs operate under established regulations and financial management, overseen by local authorities. Notable wards with strong sports movements include Hong Ha, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Nam Cuong, and Dong Tam. Activities such as Shuffle Dance, Aerobics, folk dance, and Yoga have become popular among women, while basketball, Karate, Vovinam, soccer, and badminton attract significant participation from children and teenagers.

The city has also prioritized the development of sports facilities in schools. All schools now have playgrounds and training areas equipped with the necessary sports equipment. Additionally, the local government has invested in sports and cultural infrastructure, aligning with available resources and community needs.

Bui Minh

Other news
Japanese Language Classes in Nghia Lo Town

As of March 17, Yen Bai province has facilitated the departure of 180 workers for employment abroad, achieving 15.3% of the annual target. These workers are primarily employed in key markets such as South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Notably, ethnic minorities and individuals from impoverished households account for 54% of the total. All nine districts in the province have participated in the labor export program.

The total outstanding loan balance for labor export in Yen Bai province has reached 7 billion VND.

As of now, the total outstanding loans for the labor export program in Yen Bai province have reached 7 billion VND, an increase of 4.1 billion VND compared to 2023.

Mu Cang Chai strives to complete 771 houses for poor, near-poor households, and people with meritorious services by June 2025.

In line with the 2025 Yen Bai Province Project to Eradicate Temporary and Dilapidated Housing and in response to the nationwide emulation movement “joining Hands to Eliminate Temporary and Dilapidated Housing in 2025,” the Steering Committee for Housing Support in Mu Cang Chai District has launched a plan to eliminate 771 temporary and dilapidated houses in 2025.

The

To date, Yen Bai province has had 13 heritages recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism as part of the national intangible cultural heritage list.

News by days:
In: This category All categories