On the morning of October 26, at Ngo Mon Square in Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, the Ministry of Public Security organized the opening ceremony of the 9th “For National Security” Sports Festival and the 6th Police Regulation, Military, and Martial Arts Competition for Region 4.

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The opening ceremony at Ngo Mon Square. Photo: Tran Hong

The event featured over 4,000 athletes, officials, and officers from various police departments in central and highland regions, as well as police academies, the Command of the Guard Force, and the Command of Mobile Police under the Ministry of Public Security.

In his opening speech, Major General Le Hong Hiep, Deputy Director of the Department of Party Affairs and Political Work under the Ministry of Public Security, emphasized that this festival, held in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnamese People’s Police and the 20th anniversary of the National Security Protection Day, is intended to instill pride in the police force's 80-year history of service and growth, benefiting both officers and the community.

This year’s festival introduced new and challenging events, including three competition categories: application running, fitness for police officers, seven-a-side men's football, nine shooting events, and nine police regulation, military, and martial arts events.

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The addition of a mounted police unit added excitement to this year’s festival. Photo: Tran Hong

The festival featured several high-difficulty demonstrations by officers from the Guard Command, Mobile Police, Traffic Police, and Ho Chi Minh City Police. Highlights included performances by the mounted police, police motorcycles, qigong demonstrations, and live drills for handling security, public order, and counter-terrorism scenarios.

One striking demonstration involved officers leaping through walls of fire in pursuit of criminal suspects.

Chiến sĩ công an với màn vượt tường lửa. Ảnh: Trần Hồng

A police officer leaps through a wall of fire. Photo: Tran Hong  

Vận khí công dùng thanh sắt đẩy xe ô tô. Ảnh: Trần Hồng

Officers showcase qigong skills by pushing a car with a metal bar. Photo: Tran Hong  

Lực lượng Cảnh sát cơ động lao mình qua tường lửa, áp sát để trấn áp tội phạm. Ảnh: Trần Hồng

The Mobile Police force bursts through flames to reach and subdue criminals. Photo: Tran Hong 

Lực lượng Cảnh sát giao thông với tiết mục trình diễn trên mô tô đặc chủng. Ảnh: Trần Hồng

Traffic police perform a precision drill on specialized motorcycles. Photo: Tran Hong

Tại lễ Khai mạc, tình huống giả định được đưa ra là có một tổng thống nước X đến thăm, làm việc tại nước ta. Quá trình di chuyển, xe chở yếu nhân bị một nhóm có trang bị súng tiểu liên, lựu đạn tấn công.

During the ceremony, a hypothetical scenario was presented involving an attack on a foreign president’s convoy by assailants armed with submachine guns and grenades. The Guard Force swiftly implemented defensive tactics, utilizing advanced weaponry and personal shields to neutralize the terrorists and secure the VIP.

Lực lượng cảnh vệ nhanh chóng triển khai các biện pháp nghiệp vụ, sử dụng vũ khí hiện đại và lá chắn cá nhân để tiêu diệt đối tượng khủng bố, bảo vệ an toàn tính mạng cho yếu nhân. Ảnh: Nhật Linh

Guard forces swiftly implement defensive tactics to protect the VIP in a simulated attack scenario. Photo: Nhat Linh

Đại hội Khỏe và Hội thi ghi nhận nhiều tiết mục võ thuật xuất sắc, khiến người xem mãn nhãn

Throughout the festival, there were numerous outstanding martial arts performances that captivated the audience.

According to the Thua Thien Hue Police Department, the festival will be held from October 26 to October 31 in various locations across the province. In addition to competitions at Ngo Mon Square, police forces will also hold parades along key streets in Hue City.

Quang Thanh