(BGO) – The eighth Sport Games of Bac Giang province opened at the provincial stadium on October 15.
Delegates at the event. |
The event was attended by Bui Van Hai, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council; Than Van Khoa and Vice Permanent Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Nguyen Van Linh, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee; along with leaders of the delegation of National Assembly deputies in Bac Giang, former leaders of the provincial Party Committee, People’s Council and People’s Committee; and permanent members of the provincial Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Fatherland Front. Representatives of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, and departments and agencies at provincial and district levels of Bac
Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Hai lights the traditional torch of the games. |
The opening ceremony took place under the beautiful sunshine and pleasant climate of the autumn, which are suitable for outdoor activities. Since the early of the day, the busy atmosphere was captured on roads leading to the provincial stadium.
At 7:00, provincial leaders, representatives of the event’s organising board and athletes burn incense at a monument dedicated to heroic martyrs in Bac Giang province. Nguyen Van Linh handed over the torch of the
Organisations, individuals are honoured for their outstanding contribution to the provincial physical and sports sector. |
On the music background, the
The traditional flame carried by a group of 11 outstanding athletes led by Nguyen Thi Oanh, a track and field athlete, reached the platform. Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Hai took the torch and lit the game's flame on the background of claps. The flame shows national pride, desire and will for victory, and sportsmanship.
Parade at the games. |
The 8th provincial National Games in 2017 drew over 2,000 athletes competing in 15 sport events, including men’s football, women’s football, shuttlecock, badminton, chess, Chinese chess, wrestling, running, track and field, swimming, stick pushing, tug of war, martial arts, table tennis, and volleyball. So far, 14 events have completed. After the opening ceremony, qualifying rounds took place for long jump, shot-put, to be completed by October 16. At the opening ceremony, 17 collectives and individuals were honoured for their outstanding contribution to the provincial physical and sports sector. |
With the sportsmanship: solidarity, integrity and nobility, the Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee requested athletes to abide regulations of the organisation board, and play with high determination to gain the best possible achievements. He called on the referees to work fairly, objectively and accurately, and fans encourage athletes in an unbiased manner to contribute to the success of the games.
An art performance in group-themed “Bac Giang solidarity – construction – development” took place right after the opening ceremony. It drew the participation of over 1,200 local students from Ngo Gia Tu College, Ngo Si Lien Senior High School, Thai Thuan Senior High School.
Through three chapters and nine action stages in a large scale with colourful costumes and impressive props, the group performance left a great impression on the audience, highlighting the tradition, culture, sports, and beauty of Bac Giang people as in the motto: Health – Knowledge – Dynamism – Creativity.
Track and field competition at the Games. |
The creativity, subtlety, pro in combining images, formation, sound, props and narratives helped audience enjoy the show. The music featured the immense of mountains and forests, and folk lullabies, such as love duet, Sing ca, Soong hao, and drums, cheers, horse hoof sound brought people back to the glorious Xuong Giang victory.
Nguyen Huong