Vietnam has officially held the National Student Sports Games following an eleven-year hiatus, bringing 6,358 student-athletes from 140 institutions together to compete across seven disciplines, vietnam.vn reported.
National Student Sports Games Draw 140 Institutions
The tournament features participation from 140 educational institutions across the country. A total of 6,358 student-athletes entered the competition, contesting matches and events in football, volleyball, basketball, badminton, athletics, pickleball, and vovinam.
Qualification rounds ran from August 2026 through October 30. Following the preliminary stage, organizers scheduled the final rounds to take place at the University of Sport and Physical Education in Ho Chi Minh City.
Deputy Minister Urges Regular Sports for Student Development
During the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Thi Quyen Thanh emphasized that physical education is vital to Vietnam's human development strategy. The ministry official noted that structured sports foster health, discipline, willpower, and collective responsibility among students.
The Deputy Minister urged educational institutions to maintain regular athletic programming and to ensure that every student selects at least one suitable sport to practice consistently. The initiative aligns with the national message encouraging citizens to adopt regular athletic routines.
University of Sport and Physical Education Prepares Facilities
Dr. Vo Quoc Thang, secretary of the party committee and rector of the University of Sport and Physical Education in Ho Chi Minh City, expressed pride in hosting the tournament finals. The rector stated that the campus prepared all necessary facilities and professional equipment to accommodate the competing athletes.
Beyond competition, university leaders framed the multi-sport gathering as an opportunity for schools to exchange experiences and identify young athletic talent.
