Opening Ceremony of the First Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival

Follow Vietnam.vn on Attending the opening ceremony were: Comrade Thai Dai Ngoc - Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Comrade Pham Anh Tuan - Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Comrade Chau Ngoc Tuan - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Comrade Nguyen Ngoc Luong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province. Representing the central government was Deputy Director of the Vietnam Sports and Physical Education Department, Nguyen Trong Ho. Delegates attending the opening ceremony. Photo: Duc Thuy Also attending the program were leaders of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; former provincial leaders from various periods; current and former leaders of the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector; representatives of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, and Lam Dong provinces; and representatives of leaders from various departments, agencies, and localities in the province. Aspiration from the flame of the Congress In the solemn atmosphere of the opening ceremony, a parade showcasing the strength of the participating teams kicked off the program with the participation of ceremonial contingents, 31 delegations of athletes, and the referees. A procession carrying a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh . Photo: Duc Thuy A block of red flags. Photo: Duc Thuy Entering the stadium in succession were the contingent carrying the national flag, the Congress flag, the procession with the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, the red flag contingent, the delegations of athletes and referees, creating a vibrant image of the forces participating in the province's major sports festival. A parade of the provincial police force. Photo: Duc Thuy In that vibrant atmosphere, the ceremony continued with the procession and lighting of the Congress torch. The flame was carried from the Temple of the Three Heroes of Tay Son; thereby conveying the meaning of the continuation of tradition, the spirit of unity, and the aspiration for progress of generations in Gia Lai province. Provincial Party Secretary Thai Dai Ngoc lights the flame for the 1st Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival - 2026. Photo: Duc Thuy At the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan said: This is an opportunity for athletes to compete, demonstrate the vitality of the sports movement, the spirit of training, and improve health; marking the efforts, discipline, and determination of the athletes. More importantly, this demonstrates the spirit of a united Gia Lai, working together and moving forward. Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo: Duc Thuy The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that Gia Lai's aspiration for development must be built upon a healthy, dynamic, confident community with a strong will to succeed. In this new phase of development, sports need to continue to play a positive role, becoming a source of positive energy, contributing to spreading the spirit of training and creating motivation for the community. Each locality needs more effective sports spaces and models; sports talents should be discovered, trained, and nurtured; and each athlete should possess greater aspirations, constantly striving to conquer new goals. Scenes from the opening ceremony of the Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival 2026. Photo: Nguyen Dung Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan expressed his confidence: "The Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival in 2026 will become a celebration for the people, showcasing their health, willpower, and aspirations for development." This is also an opportunity to promote the positive values ​​that make up the identity and strength of our homeland: the spirit of solidarity, the will to overcome difficulties, the aspiration to excel, and the martial tradition - the heroic spirit of Tay Son." Provincial Party Secretary Thai Dai Ngoc presents commemorative flags to participating units at the Provincial Sports Festival. Photo: Duc Thuy. Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Chau Ngoc Tuan presents commemorative flags to the units participating in the 1st Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival - 2026. Photo: Duc Thuy Provincial leaders pose for a commemorative photo with the participating units at the 1st Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival - 2026. Photo: Duc Thuy Aspiration for development blended with artistic flair. Following the ceremonial part, the artistic program unfolded into a vibrant space, featuring various performances such as drum ensembles, the song and dance "Vietnam - Proudly Stepping Towards the Future," a performance of traditional Binh Dinh martial arts, the folk dance "Brilliant Victory," and a medley of songs including "Heart of Sports - Vietnamese Sports." Traditional martial arts performance from Binh Dinh. Photo: Duc Thuy The performances featured many martial arts students, masters, athletes, actors, and artists from the Provincial Cultural Center, the Binh Dinh Traditional Martial Arts Center, the Provincial Sports Training and Competition Center, and the Provincial Women's Union. Martial arts performance. Photo: Duc Thuy The five Olympic rings represent unity and the spirit of "Sportsmanship - Solidarity - Honesty - Nobility - Progress". Photo: Nguyen Dung The participation of many different groups brought the spirit of the sports festival closer to everyday life, becoming a space for community connection. Each group brought its own unique color, together creating a vibrant program; thereby spreading the spirit of solidarity, youthful energy, and aspiration for progress, creating a distinct mark of the 1st Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival. Through each performance, Gia Lai's image emerged as youthful, healthy, and vibrant. Cultural values ​​were placed within the context of a sports festival, creating a natural connection between tradition and the upward-striving spirit of today's generation. A large audience watched the program. Photo: Nguyen Dung The Sports Festival aims to further spread the movement "All people practice physical training following the example of the great President Ho Chi Minh". This is also an opportunity for localities and units to exchange ideas and compete, thereby evaluating the sports movement and developing the potential and strengths of each unit. The congress also aims to build a comprehensive, modern, and sustainable sports and physical education system in the province, contributing to improving the health, physical fitness, and quality of life of the people. Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/khai-mac-dai-hoi-tdtt-tinh-gia-lai-lan-thu-i-2026-post598361.html