In response to the “All people take exercises following the example of great Uncle Ho” movement and with support from all-level authorities, agencies, and localities, the practice of exercise and sports in Son La province has seen strong growth. This movement has become deeply ingrained in people’s daily lives, contributing to improving public health and strengthening community bonds.

The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the People's Committee of Song Ma district, on March 23 organised a ceremony to launch the "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" campaign and the 2025 Olympic Run for Public Health.

Chieng Khay commune, Quynh Nhai district on March 23 organised the second "Conquering Khau Pum Peak" climbing competition, drawing over 200 athletes from Yen Chau, Muong La, and Quynh Nhai districts, Son La city, and those from Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Quang Ninh provinces.

The People's Committee of Thuan Chau district organised the 2025 Olympic Run for Public Health in Phong Lai commune on March 22. The event was held in celebration of the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 –2025) and the 94th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025).

The People's Committee of Moc Ly ward, Moc Chau township, March 21 organised the launch ceremony for the "Olympic Day for People's Health" 2025.

As part of the series of activities of Son La city’s Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival 2025, a race to conquer the legendary Hai Mount took place in Hai hamlet, Chieng An ward on March 15 morning.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), in cooperation with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, organised AFC Women's Football Day 2025 at the provincial Sports Training and Competition Centre on March 7.

In 2024, 28.4% of the provincial population regularly participated in physical activities. Notably, 23.4% of households met the criteria for "sports family" status.

Muong La district held the second race to conquer Pom Luong Peak in Ta Bu commune on February 22, to celebrate the Party congresses at all levels and respond to the campaign "All people take exercises following the example of President Ho Chi Minh".

A marathon kicked off in Phieng Khoai commune, Yen Chau district on February 15, highlighting the district’s breathtaking spring scenery.

The Yen Chau running race 2025, slated for February 15, is expected to attract nearly 1,000 professional and amateur runners, competing in both men's and women's categories, with two distances of 7 km and 15 km.

Many exciting sports competitions took place within the framework of the Quynh Nhai Culture, Sports and Tourism Week 2025, attracting a large number of locals and tourists.

A traditional boat racing festival commenced on February 7 morning at the Pa Uon Bridge dock in Quynh Nhai district, part of the Quynh Nhai Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week 2025.

The Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Police Division under the provincial Department of Public Security on January 24 organised a sports competition to welcome the Year of the Snake 2025 and mark the 95th founding anniversary of the Party (February 3).

A boat racing festival and various activities took place on January 18-19 in Ta Bu commune, Muong La district to celebrate the upcoming Party congresses at all levels, the Party’s 95th founding anniversary, and the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025.