Which day is Vietnam Sports Day?

Which day is Vietnam Sports Day?

Based on Decision 25-CT in 1991, March 27 is the "Vietnam Sports Day".

Article 1 of Decision 25-CT in 1991 states that:

"March 27 of each year is designated as "Vietnam Sports Day".

"Vietnam Sports Day" is organized annually to attract all classes of people into the movement of physical training and healthy sports and cultural activities."

Thus, Vietnam Sports Day is March 27 each year.

In addition, Vietnam Sports Day also carries the significance of "The Call for the Entire Nation to Exercise" by President Ho Chi Minh, initiating the vigorous development of sports and physical training movements nationwide with the goal of Health for the Nation, as well as the country's sports foundation from then until now.

President Ho Chi Minh once said:

"Maintaining democracy, building the country, establishing a new life, everything requires health to succeed.
Each weak citizen makes the entire nation weaker; each healthy citizen contributes to the nation's strength.
Thus, practicing exercise, enriching health is to contribute to the nation's strength.
Thus, practicing exercise, enriching health is the duty of every patriotic person.
This does not cost much, is not difficult, everyone, regardless of gender, old or young, should do it and can do it. Each person, upon waking up, should exercise for a few minutes each day, letting the vital energy circulate, full of spirit. Such is health.
A strong people make a prosperous nation. I hope everyone will strive to exercise.
I myself exercise every day."

*Note: The significance of Vietnam Sports Day is for reference only./.

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What are the sports activities in the educational environment for students according to the spirit of Vietnam Sports Day?

Based on Circular 48/2020/TT-BGDDT on sports activities in schools, issued by the Minister of Education and Training:

According to Article 1, Circular 48/2020/TT-BGDDT applies to primary schools, lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, schools with multiple levels, boarding ethnic schools, semi-boarding ethnic schools, preparatory universities, specialized schools, talent schools; universities, academies, pedagogical colleges, pedagogical secondary schools (hereinafter collectively referred to as schools).

In addition, Article 3c, Circular 48/2020/TT-BGDDT covers the activities of sports clubs in schools as follows:

- Establish, manage, and develop sports clubs based on the actual conditions of the school and the training needs, interests, and health of the students. Each school should have at least one regularly active, well-organized sports club.

- Arrange suitable time, integrate sports club activities with Physical Education in the education program at various levels and training grades ensuring coherence, contributing to the comprehensive development of school physical education and sports.

- Organize the development of swimming sports, traditional martial arts, and ethnic sports appropriate to the traditions and actual conditions of the locality.

Additionally, Article 4, Circular 48/2020/TT-BGDDT regulates the training and competition activities in schools for students as follows:

- Establish and maintain regular training for specialized sports teams as the core for the school's sports activities.

- Regularly organize morning exercises, mid-session exercises; effectively utilize the school's facilities and combine training with music to create a cheerful, exciting atmosphere that attracts active participation from students.

- Organize at least one sports competition activity for students each year, with content and forms suitable to the psychological and physiological characteristics of the learners and the school's physical conditions; delegate students to participate in domestic and international sports competitions.

Simultaneously, Article 5, Circular 48/2020/TT-BGDDT includes activities to guide and educate to enhance skills in participating in sports activities as follows:

- Guide and educate to raise awareness of safety skills for both teachers and learners in physical education activities.

- Integrate with projects and programs to ensure rational nutrition, increase physical activity for students to enhance health, height, and fitness.

- Enhance the application of information technology to collect exercise and sports routines to diversify training content and forms. Guide students and parents to access information safely and effectively on the internet for physical education activities.

- Guide and train physical education teachers and lecturers on skills to identify and foster sports talents in schools.

- Provide advice and orientation for students to participate in training and competing in sports to enhance fitness and physical development.

What are the responsibilities of students participating in sports activities in the educational environment?

Based on Clause 1, Article 7, Circular 48/2020/TT-BGDDT the responsibilities of students participating in sports activities in the educational environment are as follows:

- Participate in training and sports competition activities according to the school's plan and the educational management agencies at all levels; participate in sports clubs according to their interests, suitable for their age characteristics. Learners who participate in sports competition activities initiated by other organizations must have the school's permission.

- Annually, complete the current regulations on physical fitness testing, assessment, and classification.

- Perform other duties according to the current regulations for learners.