With knockout competitions, secondary school representatives showed off their skills and strength in six weight classes for men and six others for women; and high school athletes in seven weight classes for men and seven others for women.

As a traditional sport, stick pushing has been promoted throughout the country, including schools. Notably, it has been included in the list of official events at Phu Dong sports games at all levels.

The large number of participating athletes and their good quality have affirmed the spread of the traditional sport in schools.