The tenth Quảng Ninh Sports Games opened on 11 October at the sports complex in Tuần Châu, with nearly 5,000 people taking part in ceremonies, parades and performances. Thanh Niên reports that competition in 17 of the 18 sports had already finished before the opening ceremony. The closing event is planned for 13 October. The games also help assess grassroots participation and identify athletes for further development.