The Ministry of Public Security organized the 9th 'For the Nation's Security' Games and the 6th Drill, Military, and Martial Arts Competition. The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) co-sponsored the events.

These events commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Public Security (19/8/1945 – 19/8/2025) and the 20th anniversary of National Security Protection Day (19/8/2005 – 19/8/2025). The events aim to develop officers who are not only professionally skilled but also physically fit and mentally strong, ready to fulfill their duties, according to organizers.

Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen lights the torch at the opening ceremony. Photo: BTC

Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen lights the torch at the opening ceremony. Photo: BTC

The opening ceremony on the evening of 26/7 featured the art program "Flame from the Heart," showcasing Vietnamese culture with the theme of aspiration to shine. The audience witnessed performances such as the People's Public Security martial arts demonstration, Mai Hoa Quyen and the 35-movement sequence combined with stances, and a formation display by 800 officers.

With over 4,000 officers from 126 delegations and 26 teams nationwide, the games fostered a competitive spirit. The events included high-performance sports, drills, shooting, and martial arts, testing physical strength, professional skills, reaction time, and coordination in combat scenarios. "This is an opportunity for units to learn, compete, share experiences, and work together towards building a regular, elite, and modern public security force," an organizer said.

Professional demonstrations at the event. Photo: BTC

Professional demonstrations at the event. Photo: BTC

The closing ceremony took place on the afternoon of 1/8, concluding the competition. The organizing committee awarded 169 sets of medals to athletes who achieved high results at the Games and 195 prizes at the competition. Outstanding individuals and groups were also recognized for their contributions.

In the overall team rankings, Ho Chi Minh City Police secured first place, followed by Hanoi City Police in second and Mobile Police Command K02 in third.

Dao Bui Kieu Linh (right), Deputy Director of Communications and Branding at BIDV, receives flowers from the organizing committee. Photo: BTC

Dao Bui Kieu Linh (right), Deputy Director of Communications and Branding at BIDV, receives flowers from the organizing committee. Photo: BTC

The organizing committee stated that the games contributed to promoting the "For the Nation's Security" emulation movement across the public security sector as the force continues to modernize to meet the demands of the current situation.

Yen Chi