• National sports festival attracts 7,800 athletes 

The event has drawn 7,805 athletes who are competing in 19 events.

The organising board has mobilised 171 volunteers and 50 teachers to support the athletes.

In addition to more than 14,000 hotel rooms arranged for participating delegations, some 2,000 rooms are offered free-of-charge at college hostels.

This year the event has been held in different regions around the country, including Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Nghe An and Binh Duong. Can Tho was chosen to host the final round.

The national festival aims to promote the sporting movement amongst students and discover young talents in Vietnam.