The 8th Sport Festival “For Homeland Security” opens

Thứ Ba, 07/07/2020, 16:48
The Ministry of Public Security on July 6 held the opening ceremony of the 8th Sport Festival “For Homeland Security” in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. 87 delegations with 667 athletes will participate in two events: football and armed marathon.

The Sport Festival "For Homeland Security" aims to promote physical training and sport movements in the People's Public Security Forces. Sport competitions can also help officers and soldiers improve their physical and mental strength, contributing to successfully accomplishing their assigned political tasks.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Thanh speaks at the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, SeniorLieutenant General Nguyen Van Thanh, Deputy Minister of Public Security emphasized that leaders of the Ministry of Public Security always create favorable for public security agencies and units to promote physical training and sports movements.

Regarding this sport festival, the deputy minister asked the referees, coaches and athletes to uphold the spirit of impartiality, fairness and solidarity, and try to achieve high records, contributing to the success of the festival.

A seven-a-side football match.

After the opening ceremony, the first soccer match of the final round took place while the armed marathon will be held on July 10, 2020 around Xuan Huong Lake, DaLat City.

The 8th Sport Festival "For Homeland Security" will close on July 12, 2020.

By Thien Minh