On June 2nd, at the 11-a-side football field, the 6th Annual Healthy Student Festival - 2024, organized by the Youth Union and Student Association of Dong Thap University, officially commenced, attracting the participation of nearly 300 students from various faculties and specializations. This event not only provides an opportunity for young people to showcase their sports abilities but also serves as a chance to connect, learn, and together build a dynamic and healthy student community.
Attending the festival were Nguyen Thanh Hai, President of the Student Association of Dong Thap University; Nguyen Tri Tuc, Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union of Dong Thap University; along with key representatives of the Youth Union – Student Association from various units, and nearly 300 students.
Nguyen Thanh Hai, President of the Student Association of Dong Thap University, highlighted the significance of the 2024 Healthy Student Festival in his speech, encouraging a culture of health and wellness among students: "The 6th Annual Healthy Student Festival - 2024 for Dong Thap University's youth not only fulfills the “Healthy Student” criterion—one of the criteria for the “Student of 5 merits” title—but also provides an opportunity for students to showcase their sports talents and create beautiful memories during their university years. I hope you will always maintain a spirit of sportsmanship and robust health to study and contribute to society."
Immediately following the opening ceremony, the festival commenced with physical fitness assessments, each arranged into various stations throughout the DThU campus with enthusiastic student participation. The specifics were as follows:
For the mandatory segment, every male and female student member had to participate in one of the suitable running distances. Male students could choose to compete in either the 100m or 1,500m run, while female students could choose between the 100m or 800m run.


In addition to the mandatory events, each student (both male and female) could select from the following optional events: football, volleyball, badminton, swimming, shuttlecock kicking, or freestyle sports (including activities such as jump rope, knee tucks, and sit-ups).
The 6th Annual Healthy Student Festival - 2024 provided a healthy, beneficial playground that contributed to fostering a positive attitude towards physical exercise and body training. As an annual event, it promotes students' efforts to meet the “Healthy Student” criterion—one of the criteria for the “Student of 5 merits” title. It also serves as an opportunity to build friendships, strengthen community bonds, and raise awareness of healthy living. This comprehensive development effort for the younger generation promises to remain a highly anticipated event in the coming years.