Exciting Stick Pushing, Tug of War, Crossbow Shooting Championship in Lao Cai province in 2024

These days, the small town of Si Ma Cai becomes more bustling than usual because there are 315 athletes from 19 delegations from agencies, units and localities participating in the stick-pushing, tug-of-war and crossbow shooting championships. Lao Cai province in 2024. Si Ma Cai’s weather is cool, ideal for organizing physical and sports activities such as stick pushing, tug of war, and crossbow shooting.

Taking advantage of the little time before entering the competition field, crossbow shooter Chao Thi Duyen Senh, Bat Xat High School No. 2, and her teammates went to the field to practice more. Athlete Chao Thi Duyen Senh said: This is my first time participating in a large-scale tournament, so I’m a little nervous and nervous. However, with careful preparation and encouragement from teachers and friends, I became much more confident and determined to compete successfully.

Having “conquered” many times at crossbow shooting playgrounds in the province and achieved many successes, athlete Dang Van Hoa of the Bao Yen district sports delegation still remained humble before entering the competition at the tournament. champion of stick pushing, tug of war, and crossbow shooting in Lao Cai province in 2024. Mr. Dang Van Hoa shared: To prepare for the tournament, every day I spend about 2 hours practicing crossbow shooting. Before competing, I also have to check my crossbows and bows to ensure the best quality and strive to get the best results.

The 2024 stick pushing, tug of war, and crossbow shooting championship in Lao Cai province takes place in 3 days (April 24 – April 26). On April 25, the Organizing Committee arranged crossbow shooting and stick pushing competitions, and on the 26th, tug of war events will take place. The pushing match that was considered the most attractive on the morning of April 25 was a “civil war” in the weight class under 45 kg between athlete Giang Khanh Lam, Si Ma Cai district Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities and High School athlete. Encouraging Giang Van Quyet, Si Ma Cai High School No. 2.

In the first round, the two athletes struggled for nearly 3 minutes and Giang Van Quyet only gave in to his opponent when he put his hands on the ground. In the second round, athlete Giang Khanh Lam was still proactive, but it took nearly 2 minutes to surpass athlete Giang Van Quyet. In the end, athlete Giang Khanh Lam won 2 – 0 against athlete Giang Van Quyet. Giang Khanh Lam shared: I really like traditional sports, including stick pushing. To have the best health for the tournament, I actively jogged, jumped stairs, and diligently practiced my putting technique. I hope to get a medal at this year’s tournament.

Si Ma Cai is not a strong locality in sports compared to other districts, towns and cities in the province, but the spirit and competitive attitude of the athletes is not inferior to any opponent. Honored to be the host of the largest traditional sports tournament in the province, the athletes and sports coaches of Si Ma Cai have prepared very carefully and practiced seriously. Mr. Lai An Long, coach of the Si Ma Cai District Sports Team, said: Receiving the plan and regulations of the Organizing Committee of the tournament, we selected the athletes with the best achievements to form the participating team. attend the tournament. We also carried out practice continuously more than 1 month before the tournament. This year as the host unit, we will try our best to get the best results.

Stick pushing, tug of war, crossbow shooting are traditional sports that many ethnic minorities in the province regularly practice and compete in. The 2024 Lao Cai provincial stick pushing, tug of war, and crossbow shooting championship will be a great playground for athletes to express themselves, unleash their passion, and more importantly, contribute to preserving and developing promote the good traditional values ​​of the nation.