More than just a sporting event, the JEEP Pickleball Tournament is also a bridge of compassion.

TPO - At the opening ceremony held on the morning of October 18th at the HappyLand Pickleball complex in Long Bien, Hanoi, journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper and Head of the Organizing Committee - emphasized that the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper - For underprivileged child patients is both a beneficial playground that enhances interaction and serves as a bridge of compassion, supporting underprivileged child patients at the National Children's Hospital.

Báo Tiền Phong•18/10/2025

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On the morning of October 18th, the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper - for underprivileged child patients, which was eagerly awaited by the pickleball community, officially opened at the HappyLand Pickleball Complex in Long Bien, Hanoi .

The opening ceremony was attended by Ms. Le Thi Hoang Yen - Deputy Director General of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training; Olympic shooting champion Hoang Xuan Vinh; former football star Dang Phuong Nam; and on the sponsor's side, Mr. Trinh Duy Bang, Director of Business and Marketing of Jeep Vietnam Automobiles, representing the main sponsor; and Mr. Dang Vinh Quang, Director of Dang Quang Online Joint Stock Company. Representing the sponsoring partners Sabeco , Wika, Ocany, and Ivinci, along with nearly 200 athletes, journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper, President of Tien Phong Tennis and Pickleball Club, and Head of the Organizing Committee - stated that the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper - For Children with Difficult Circumstances was organized to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13, 2004 – October 13, 2025), to express gratitude to generations of entrepreneurs, pioneers on the economic front, who are an important force contributing to promoting growth, building a strong and prosperous Vietnam, and confidently moving into a new era.

"As we know, pickleball is a rapidly growing sport , attracting many players and offering positive benefits both physically and mentally. Therefore, the Organizing Committee aims to create a beneficial and energetic playground, as well as strengthen interaction and solidarity among businesspeople and the public, spreading a positive image of business leaders not only in the business field but also on the physical playing field."

Journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper, President of Tien Phong Tennis and Pickleball Club, and Head of the Organizing Committee, delivered the opening speech for the tournament.

Furthermore, with the spirit of Sports - Connection - Sharing, the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper - For underprivileged child patients also serves as a bridge of compassion, raising funds to support underprivileged child patients at the National Children's Hospital. "Every ball, every match not only carries sporting significance but also represents an act of sharing, a benevolent heart for the community," journalist Phung Cong Suong shared.

All registration fees for the tournament, contributions from benefactors, and proceeds from the auction of Coach Truong Minh Sang's 2011 SEA Games gold medal will be donated by the Organizing Committee to child patients at the National Children's Hospital on Sunday morning, October 19th.

With great enthusiasm, nearly 200 athletes competed, creating beautiful shots and exciting matches. The Pickleball Tournament, organized by Tien Phong Newspaper with the support of main sponsor JEEP Vietnam Automobiles and other sponsors, is expected to become an annual event, aiming to further develop the sports movement and contribute to helping underprivileged children with illnesses.