The local authorities received the project, entitled “Community football in the 2012-2015 periods”, at a ceremony on September 18.

With a total investment of VND19.5 billion, of which VND17.6 billion is from the sponsor and the rest from the local budget, the project support the province’s 120 existing clubs in running training courses for club coaches and referees, and organizing tournaments of all levels.

Under the project, two clubs for disadvantaged children will also be equipped with football gears. As many as 10 new clubs are expected to be established each year, with the aim of getting more children to play the game.

The Football Association of Norway has been funding the community football model in the province since 2000.