The 7^th National Sports Festival is being held in Hai Phong, Ha Noi and the provinces of Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, Hai Duong, Hoa Binh and Quang Ninh.

Amongst the participants at this year’s event are around 370 coaches and athletes from Da Nang who are competing in 28 out of the 45 categories.  The city is determined to reach its targets of winning 30 gold medals and being one of the top 7 teams.

The Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, Mr Huynh Duc Tho (first, left) presenting flowers to local coaches and athletes before leaving for the National Sports Festival