The first Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival since the reorganization and merger of administrative units has highlighted the scale of grassroots sports participation, local competition and the emergence of young athletic talent across the province.
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.
More than 100 athletes from 15 teams across residential groups, armed forces units, and local businesses competed in Thong Nhat Ward’s 2026 traditional table tennis tournament, which concluded on January 25 in Gia Lai Province.
In the Central Highlands town of Ayun Pa, passionate educators are leading efforts to promote grassroots sports, transforming their communities through dedication, training programs, and local competitions.
