The event drew the participation of nearly 800 athletes from 17 delegations. They will compete in 12 categories with 84 sets of medals.

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At the opening ceremony of the festival (Photo: tdtt.gov.vn)

The festival is expected to help accelerate the physical exercise and sports activities in the community, contributing to improving the locals’ health and serving the national construction and defense cause.

Since 2018, athletes from Son La province have won 728 medals of all kinds at national competitions, including 185 gold medals, 218 silver medals, 325 bronze medals.

The festival is scheduled to last until October 24.

Translated by Trung Thanh