More than 200 athletes from eight agencies and companies gathered in Lai Chau province for the conclusion of the 2026 Sports Festival. The two-day multi-sport event featured cross-country running, tug-of-war, pickleball, and badminton.
Petrolimex Lai Chau Claims Overall Victory
Petrolimex Lai Chau Company Limited secured the overall first-place prize at the conclusion of the competition. Lai Chau Telecommunications finished second in the team standings, while Lai Chau Power Company took third place. In total, the organizing committee awarded 24 first, second, and third prizes across the various athletic disciplines.
Provincial Leaders Attend Closing Ceremony
Tong Thanh Hai, a member of the Permanent Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and permanent vice chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, attended the closing ceremony to present the overall team prizes to the winning organizations. Party committee leaders, board members, department heads, and staff members from all participating agencies also filled the venue.
Agencies Participating in the 2026 Competition
The competition drew personnel from eight distinct local entities based in Lai Chau province:
- Lai Chau Provincial Post Office
- Lai Chau Provincial Bureau of Statistics
- Lai Chau Provincial Tax Department
- Lai Chau Provincial Bureau of Social Insurance
- Lai Chau Power Company
- Petrolimex Lai Chau Company Limited
- Viettel Lai Chau
- Lai Chau Telecommunications
Fostering Workplace Bonds Through Competition
Ha Huy Mui, deputy director of the Lai Chau Provincial Post Office and host representative for the 2026 festival, noted the value of the event during the closing remarks. “The sport festival is a valuable environment that offers officials and employees of different agencies the chance to connect with each other, learn, improve their health, and strengthen their mutual bond,” Ha Huy Mui said. He added that participating teams competed with enthusiasm and responsibility while upholding tournament rules and sporting spirit.
