Athletes from Son La province won a total of nine medals at the National Tug of War Championship 2026, which took place at the Gymnasium of the Lai Chau provincial Federation of Labour from April 3 to 10.

The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on March 26 organised the closing ceremony of the Son La tennis and pickleball club tournament 2026 after four days of lively competition.

The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organised the opening ceremony of the Son La tennis and pickleball club tournament 2026 on March 26.

After five days of vibrant competition, the National Youth Weightlifting Championship 2026 wrapped up at the Trade Union Sports Hall in Thao Nguyen ward on March 24. The closing ceremony was co-organised by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation.

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam sports sector’s Traditional Day (March 27, 1946 – 2026) and the 67th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to and meeting with northwestern ethnic communities in Thuan Chau (May 7, 1959 – 2026), on March 22, Thuan Chau commune organised the Olympic Day Run For Public Health and For National Security.

At Tay Bac (Northwest) Square, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the provincial Department of Public Security and the provincial Youth Union, on March 22 launched the Olympic Run for National Security, the “All People Exercise” programme, and the Son La provincial cross-country and half marathon race 2026. Attending the event were leaders of the Vietnam Olympic Committee and representatives of relevant departments and agencies. The programme was accompanied by sponsor Herbalife.

The Ngoc Chien commune People’s Committee on March 21 opened the 2026 “Son Tra Sky Race” mountain climbing event in Nam Nghep hamlet.

The Son La Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Vietnam Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation, held the opening ceremony of the National Youth Weightlifting Championship 2026 in Thao Nguyen ward on March 20.

The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on March 6 opened the 2026 Son La ethnic sports tournament.

The Party Committee of provincial Party Agencies on February 28 held the opening ceremony of a sports tournament celebrating the Party’s founding anniversary and Spring 2026, as well as the successful 14th National Party Congress.

Phu Yen commune held a sports tournament on February 22, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.

The year 2025 closed with strong and memorable milestones for Son La sports on the achievements map. The medals won by athletes have affirmed their mettle and determination in competition, while also demonstrating the effectiveness of a well-directed, systematic training strategy that turns the province’s aspiration to reach the pinnacle of sports into reality.

In recent times, Ta Xua commune has focused on investing in the construction of cultural and sports facilities, creating favourable conditions for local residents to practice sports, improve their health, and promote the mass sports movement.

A running race themed “The Colours of Wild Cherry Blossoms” was held in Cat Linh hamlet, Muong La commune, attracting nearly 800 runners from agencies, units, businesses, schools, and sports clubs across the province.

As part of the 2025 cultural, sports, and tourism festival for ethnic minority and mountainous communities in Tuong Ha commune, villagers and visitors packed Ban Cai flower garden on December 14 to watch and take part in folk games.