2025 Youth Tug of War Championship, total prize money of 540 million VND

The 2025 Youth Tug of War Championship took place at Dai Nam University (Hanoi), opening a vibrant and inspiring sports journey for Vietnamese youth.

For the first time in Vietnam, there is a large-scale grassroots playground dedicated to students, workers and laborers - in tug of war. With the message "Connecting youth - Enduring will", the tournament aims to spread the spirit of sports training, active living and community connection.

The athletes competed very hard.

Photo: Chi Mai

Tug of war is not only a familiar folk game, but also one of the traditional rituals and games of Vietnam that has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (2015).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Pham Ngoc Tuan, representing the Organizing Committee, said: "The tournament is not just a sporting competition, but an opportunity for young people to affirm their willpower, courage, and spirit of solidarity. The tournament not only showcases physical strength and tactics, but also symbolizes willpower, solidarity, and faith – enduring values ​​of Vietnamese culture. We hope the tournament will become a true sporting festival for Vietnamese youth in the future."

The tournament takes place from October 14 to December 5, 2025, including 8 stages, with 7 regional qualifying rounds and the final round, bringing together more than 100 teams, nearly 1,500 athletes and about 20,000 spectators at the competition venues.

The qualifying rounds will take place at Dai Nam University, University of Commerce,FPT Polytechnic College, Noi Bai Industrial Park, Tien Lang Stadium (Hai Phong), My Hao Sports and Culture Center (Hung Yen) and Thai Nguyen University of Industry, which will also host the final round and closing ceremony.

1.2 billion VND in gifts for spectators and side activities at the tug-of-war competition.

The total prize money for the season amounts to 540 million VND, along with over 1.2 billion VND in gifts for the audience and side activities. More than just a competition venue, each stop is a youth festival – a place where students and young workers can interact, experience, and spread the spirit of "strength, perseverance, and unity" of the new generation.

The 2025 Rockstar Energy Drink Cup Youth Tug-of-War Championship not only honors physical strength but also spreads the team spirit, steadfast will and aspiration to rise of Vietnamese youth.

The Organizing Committee expects the tournament to become the largest annual national grassroots sports event, contributing to preserving traditional cultural values ​​while elevating tug-of-war to a symbol of youthful energy in the new era of the nation.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/giai-vo-dich-keo-co-thanh-nien-2025-tong-tien-thuong-540-trieu-dong-185251017130552124.htm