Speaking at the closing ceremony of the "Green Dream" Pickleball Tournament, Mr. Nguyen Duc Loi, former member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association , on behalf of the Association's leadership, expressed his deep thanks to the delegates, sponsors, athletes, referees, volunteers and all the spectators who accompanied and contributed to the success of the season.
Permanent Vice President of Vietnam Journalists Association Nguyen Duc Loi delivered the closing speech of the Tournament.
According to him, the tournament left a special mark with 240 athletes participating, competing fairly and enthusiastically. Along with the exciting matches, the tournament also spread strong humanistic values.
The 2025 “Green Dream” Pickleball Tournament has called for and received positive responses from athletes, guests and philanthropists for activities to support children with cancer, accompany disadvantaged families, help journalism students overcome difficulties to achieve good academic results and help people in the Central and Central Highlands regions who are seriously affected by floods.
"The contributions of the community have lit up new hope, bringing practical motivation to the less fortunate - this is also the core message that 'Green Dream' wants to convey" - Mr. Nguyen Duc Loi shared.
The Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association emphasized that the tournament ended today, but the spirit of 'Green Dream' - the spirit of sharing, kindness and compassion - will continue to spread, beyond the field, to the community and those in need of help.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Loi, Permanent Vice President of Vietnam Journalists Association and Mr. Phan Toan Thang, Chief of Office of Vietnam Journalists Association presented awards to athletes in Men's Doubles under 40.
In the Men's and Women's Doubles category over 40 years old, the athlete pair Trinh Thi Trang - Nguyen Xuan Thanh excellently won the championship. The athlete pairs Dao Xuan Tuan - Dao Huong and Bui Manh Kien - Nguyen Thi Phuong shared third prize. Second prize went to Nguyen Thanh Tung - Nguyen Thanh Mai.
In the Men's Doubles category under 40 years old, Phan Dinh Manh - Truong An reached the highest position - Championship with impressive and technical playing style. The two third-place pairs were Manh Luc - Le Dai Duong and Dau Cong Linh - Dao Anh Son. Second place went to Chi Cong - Khac Manh.
In the morning, the matches were also tense and dramatic. In the men's doubles over 40 years old category, the pair Nguyen Van Cuong - Nguyen Gia Lam excellently won first place. In the mixed doubles under 40 years old category, the pair Nguyen The Anh - Do Trang won the championship.
On the same morning, the tournament opened with the participation of many delegates, guests, sponsors, benefactors and 240 athletes from many press agencies, partner units and Pickleball-loving communities.
Delegates and athletes take souvenir photos at the Opening Ceremony.
Delegates responded to support the people of the Central and Central Highlands regions who are being seriously affected by floods.
Athletes participated in supporting and spreading the tradition of "helping each other" of the Vietnamese people.
Right at the opening ceremony, the Organizing Committee called for and received positive responses from athletes, guests and benefactors to the activities to support people in the Central and Central Highlands regions who are seriously affected by floods.
These urgent contributions demonstrate the spirit of mutual love and the tradition of "loving others as you love yourself" of the Vietnamese people, and at the same time show the responsibility and heart of the press community and sports lovers in the face of the difficulties of their compatriots.
Mr. Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association delivered the opening speech of the tournament.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le Quoc Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, emphasized: "This is not only a sports playground but also an opportunity to meet, exchange and connect between journalists, partners, guests and the sports-loving community, thereby spreading the spirit of health training, solidarity and sharing".
In addition to the goal of improving spiritual life, the “Green Dream” Pickleball Tournament also aims at a profound humanitarian mission. The funds raised from the tournament will contribute to supporting children with cancer and awarding scholarships to journalism students with difficult circumstances who strive to excel in their studies.
The President of the Vietnam Journalists Association also expressed his deep concern for the people of the Central and Central Highlands provinces who are being severely affected by floods, causing great loss of life and property.
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