The exciting atmosphere of the tournament was stirred up right after the opening ceremony, when many young people hung banners to cheer for the tournament's ambassador, singer and actress Minh Hang, or asked to take souvenir photos with actor Binh Minh, who had only been playing pickleball for about a month but still advanced straight to the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event for women over 40 years old.
Spread the spirit of fitness
Participating as guests, model Tra Ngoc Hang and her partner Phan Ngoc Anh Tu surprised everyone when they reached the finals of the mixed doubles category for the 18-39 age group and won the championship. This was a result that the model herself did not dare to think of because she had only been familiar with this sport for a few months while her competition category had many "experts".
Not only did the backstage of the tournament become lively with the enthusiastic support of young people, the cast of models and guest actors also made all opponents admire them for their quick adaptation to new trends, to the type of sport that is causing a "fever" around the world . This meets the criteria of the organizing committee when creating a new playground to connect the community, spread the spirit of health training following the example of great Uncle Ho and towards building a dynamic, united and healthy society.
A match at the 1st Pickleball Tournament of Lao Dong Newspaper - 2025
The highest achievements belonged to the best pairs of athletes, including many "pickers" who traveled thousands of kilometers from Phu Yen, Dak Nong or closer to Binh Duong, Long An to participate in the tournament. The participants were really impressed and surprised by the groups of fans wearing worker uniforms of Pou Yuen Vietnam Co., Ltd., of Inmex Saigon Trade Union, of a FPT media branch who came to cheer all day for their pairs of athletes to compete, creating something rare in a grassroots playground.
Bridge between press and readers
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoi, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, highly appreciated the organization of the Pickleball Tournament by the Newspaper of Laborers. According to Mr. Hoi, the organization of sports and cultural events with the meaning of activities behind the newspaper reflects the determination of the Newspaper of Laborers in carrying out the tasks of economic journalism.
The 1st Pickleball Tournament of Lao Dong Newspaper - 2025 has the participation of many showbiz stars. (Photo: REPORTER GROUP)
Mr. To Dinh Tuan, Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, said that the Pickleball Tournament is a practical activity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025) and the 50th anniversary of the founding of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper (July 28, 1975 - July 28, 2025), demonstrating the dynamism of journalists in organizing cultural and social events, continuing to affirm the role of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper as a bridge between information, readers and the community, accompanying the country's development in all fields.
Mr. Pham Quy Trong, Deputy Director of Department of Locality 3 - Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, expressed: "Pickleball is a relatively new sport in Vietnam, but it attracts the attention of many players of all ages thanks to the interesting combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Organizing this tournament not only contributes to promoting the mass sports movement, but also demonstrates the pioneering, innovative and companionship spirit of the collective of the Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper. We believe that, through the tournament, athletes will have the opportunity to exchange, learn and compete with all their might in the spirit of "fair play - solidarity - honesty". It is also an opportunity to spread positive energy, encourage a healthy lifestyle and sports culture in the community".
Actress and singer Minh Hang - ambassador of the 1st Pickleball Tournament of the Lao Dong Newspaper - 2025 believes that pickleball has a high level of community cohesion, and beginners can easily enter the field to compete happily and refreshingly. "I believe that the Pickleball Tournament organized by the Lao Dong Newspaper will contribute to connecting athletes; encouraging the spirit of sports training, improving the physical and mental health of the people" - Minh Hang shared.
Actor Binh Minh expressed: "This is the first time that Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper has organized a Pickleball Tournament, but the organization and promotion are very professional. The organizing committee has prepared everything carefully so that the athletes participating have good competition conditions. The tournament is rich in competition content, creating a useful playground for both professional and amateur athletes. The prize structure as well as the tournament's regulations are very transparent, creating attraction for everyone to participate" - Binh Minh expressed.
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Source: https://nld.com.vn/giai-pickleball-bao-nguoi-lao-dong-lan-1-2025-co-hoi-giao-luu-hoc-hoi-gan-ket-196250614223240514.htm
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