At the cultural house of Residential Area 5, To Hieu ward, Son La city, members of the soft volleyball club gather at 5 pm daily for practice. Despite their varying ages—ranging from teenagers to the elderly—everyone shares the same enthusiasm for playing.

Each afternoon, at the Tay Bac (Northwest) Square, the cultural houses of residential areas, and sports facilities of various agencies and units, people of all ages engage in exercise, with a wide range of sports practiced, including jogging, soft volleyball, pickleball, gym workouts, football, yoga, and dancesports.

In Muong La district, exercise and sports have become an integral part of daily life. With government investment and social contributions, sports fields and gymnasiums have been developed, making it easier for residents to access various sports. 

Lo Van Cuong, Secretary of the Party cell and head of Ta Bung hamlet in Ta Bu commune, said every afternoon, both young and old in the hamlet participate in sports. The youth play football, while middle-aged and elderly residents play soft volleyball or walk. Whenever the commune holds festivals or sports competitions, the hamlet takes part in all events and often wins high prizes.

The grassroots sports movement across the province continues to grow in both scale and quality.

Do The Cong, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, said the department actively follows relevant directives and resolutions to comprehensively promote sports and physical activities.

The agency has focused on implementing the campaign “All people take exercises following the example of great Uncle Ho” in local communities, among officials, civil servants, public employees, armed forces, and the general public, he said.

In 2024, 28.4% of the province's population regularly engaged in physical exercise and sports, while 23.4% of households met the standards for a "sports family." There were 500 sports clubs with regular activities, and 95% of general education institutions incorporated physical activities through extracurricular lessons and after-school programmes. Additionally, 55% of officials, employees, and workers participated in regular sports practice. 

To meet the growing demand for sports practice and access to a diverse range of activities, the province has introduced policies to attract talent and encourage businesses, organisations, and individuals to invest in sports infrastructure. This includes sponsoring and establishing professional sports clubs and facilities. As a result, the province now boasts 37 sports halls and training centres, 18 swimming pools, and 750 outdoor training and competition venues.

The grassroots sports movement has enriched the spiritual life of the people, fostering community solidarity and cohesion. Moreover, it has helped identify and nurture sports talent at the local level, contributing to the province’s and the nation’s high-performance sports development.