Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt: On the way to the sports center No. 1 in Vietnam!

Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt: On the way to the sports center No. 1 in Vietnam!

Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt, Vietnam - Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt has developed into the national sports metropolis of Vietnam after it has consolidated its position as a leading sports center. According to information from Vietnam.vn , the city took second place at the national sports festival 2022 under 65 rated units, behind Hanoi and before Binh Duong-Vung Tau. These successes show the large number of athletes and the strong performance in the competitions, even if Ho Chi-Minh-Stadt is just behind Hanoi in the gold medals.

The city is faced with the challenge of developing as a regional sports center, which is connected to both the population size and the economic contribution of the metropolis. The merger of the various sports units within the city has meant that bottlenecks in land financing and large sports facilities could be removed. An active goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem with modern infrastructure in order to be able to organize large international sporting events.

diverse sports offers in the city

Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt offers numerous sports facilities for enthusiasts. Football has established itself as the most popular sport, with numerous clubs for amateur players. The best -known clubs include the Saigon Saints , which were founded in 1995 and have a diverse international player base. Training units cost around 100,000 and per session. Another club, the Saigon Hotshots , focuses on social aspects and offers training for newcomers.

The city is also known for its diverse opportunities to look at football games. More and more pubs and bars have established themselves during the tournaments, including the guru sports bar , the Orient Pub Saigon and the blue gecko bar . Live games often take place in the thong nhat stadium in District 10.

more than just football

In addition to football, basketball has also gained popularity, especially since the broadcast of NBA games from 2015. Facilities such as the Sports Skills Academy and the AIS Sports Center are available, while the professional team Saigon Heat is playing in Asean League.

There are numerous options for martial arts, especially in the area of ​​mixed martial arts and Vovinam, a traditional Vietnamese martial art that was founded in 1935. The Hoa Lu Vovinam Club is a well -known provider.

infrastructure and outlook

The existing sports facilities in Ho Chi-Minh-Stadt, including the Thong Nhat Stadium and the Hoa Lu Stadium, offer a solid basis for the future development of sport. Despite great progress, however, there is a lack of competition sites of international level, which became clear during the repair work at the stadiums. The city plans to organize various sporting events within the next ten years, including Sea Games.