Spirit of Youth Month 2024 promoted in Laos

A football tournament of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU)’s chapter in the National University of Laos kicked off on March 20 in Vientiane on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the HCYU (March 26, 1931-2024).

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A football tournament of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU)’s chapter in the National University of Laos kicks off on March 20. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – A football tournamentof the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU)’s chapter in the NationalUniversity of Laos kicked off on March 20 in Vientiane on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the HCYU (March 26,1931-2024).

Thisannual activity aimed to promote the physical exercise and sports movement amongVietnamese students studying at the university.

The eventalso provided an opportunity for students to enhance mutual understanding, and contributedto popularising the movement of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's moral example among young people.

This year’s tournament sees theparticipation of five teams.

The final match and the closing ceremony were scheduledto be held on March 26./.

VNA

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