(GLO) – As part of the Gong Festival – Wild Sunflower Week – Chư Đang Ya Volcano 2026, vibrant sports activities took place over the weekend, contributing to an enthusiastic atmosphere and offering exciting experiences for both locals and visitors.
Nearly 3,000 athletes competed in 21 sports at the first Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival, which concluded on Sept. 15 after nearly three months of competition across the province.
Nguyễn Thị Loan, a taekwondo athlete from Gia Lai, is the province’s only competitor to qualify for the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Japan, capping a decade-long journey from a poor rural community to Vietnam’s national team.
Gia Lai’s karate team is stepping up preparations for the 10th National Sports Games in 2026, aiming to build on a series of strong performances that have re-established the province as one of Vietnam’s leading karate centers.
More than 1,700 athletes are taking part in the 46th Kpă Klơng traditional race 2026, which officially opened on May 16 at the Suối Hội Phú Urban Area in Gia Lai Province.
Gia Lai’s sports sector is undergoing a broad transformation, underpinned by a growing grassroots movement and reinforced by rising achievements at national, regional and international competitions.
Vietnamese cueist Nguyễn Quốc Nguyện has clinched the PBA Tour championship, marking his most significant victory nearly four years after entering the elite professional circuit.
Gia Lai province has approved an expansive plan to restructure and modernize its elite sports system for the 2026-2030 period, aiming to overcome persistent shortcomings in athlete development, facilities, and funding.
Gia Lai province claimed one gold and one bronze medal at the 2025 national boxing championship, which concluded on October 12 in Ho Chi Minh City.
