The National Phu Dong Sportfestival in 2028 will feature competitions across 15 sports during its opening phase, according to VietnamPlus. Scheduled to take place from April to June 2028, the first phase establishes regional clusters across the country to accommodate student delegations from middle schools, vocational institutions, and continuing education centers.
Regional Cluster Distribution For Phase One
Organizers have divided the competition venues into five distinct geographical clusters. Cluster 1 covers Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, and Lang Son, with events hosted in Lao Cai province. Cluster 2 operates in Phu Tho province, gathering teams from Thai Nguyen, Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Hung Yen, and the host province. Cluster 3 centers on Quang Tri province, incorporating Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Hue, and Da Nang.
Cluster 4 takes place in Lam Dong province, drawing delegations from Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, and Dong Nai. Cluster 5 finishes the regional group in Vinh Long province, featuring competitors from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, Vinh Long, An Giang, Can Tho, and Ca Mau.
Fifteen Sports Featured In The Opening Phase
The initial phase from April through June spans a broad roster of disciplines designed for school-age athletes. The confirmed list comprises swimming, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, badminton, chess, sepak takraw, stick pushing, athletics, tug of war, vovnam, traditional martial arts, taekwondo, and aerobics.
Ten Disciplines Scheduled For Hue In Phase Two
Following the regional cluster events, the festival moves to Hue for its second phase, running from July to August 2028. This concluding segment narrows the competition slate to 10 sports: swimming, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, badminton, sepak takraw, athletics, vovnam, and traditional martial arts.
Eligibility Restrictions For Elite Competitors
Education and training departments across participating areas will form delegations drawing exclusively from general education, vocational, and continuing education students. To maintain amateur school sports standards, organizers prohibit entry for students who currently train at professional sports centers and clubs under ministries, local authorities, or municipal bodies. Students who have won medals at national or international elite sports competitions are also barred from participation.
Quadrennial Mission For Student Athletics
Held once every four years, the National Phu Dong Sportfestival aims to foster school sports participation, encourage regular physical activity, and build a lasting athletic culture among students nationwide.
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