Sports festival held for ethnic minority groups
(VOV) -Nearly 500 athletes from 21 ethnic minority groups are competing at a national sports festival, which opened in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on November 10.
The biannual event – the 8th of its kind so far - was held for ethnic minorities in 15 southern provinces and cities.
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They are competing in seven sports for both men and women, including football, volleyball, marathon, tug-and-war, archery, Day Gay (stick pushing), and Chay Ca Kheo (running on stilts).
The organizing board will present 34 sets of medals to best individuals and teams at the festival.
The five-day event aims to promote physical training, uphold traditional values and strengthen solidarity among ethnic minority groups in the southern region.