The tournament was held on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Vietnam People's Public Security (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the 20th anniversary of the National Day for National Security Protection (August 19, 2005 - August 19, 2025).
The 2025 ASEAN Police Football Tournament is hosted by the Department of Political Affairs ( Ministry of Public Security ), in coordination with the Vietnam Sports Department, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and main sponsors: T&T Group and SHB.
This year's tournament brings together 8 teams from 7 countries, including 5 teams in the ASEAN region, 1 guest team from outside the region and 2 host teams.
According to the drawn results, the teams were divided into two groups.
Group A includes: Vietnam Police I, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia.
Group B includes: CAND Vietnam II, Australia, Singapore, East Timor.
The teams compete in a round robin format. The top two teams in each group advance to the semi-finals, with the winners of the semi-finals meeting in the final to compete for the title.
The total prize value is over 70,000 USD, of which the champion team receives 30,000 USD and the gold cup. The runner-up team received silver medal and 15,000 USD; the two third-place teams received 10,000 USD each.
The opening ceremony of the tournament will take place at 6:30 pm on July 9 at Hang Day Stadium ( Hanoi ).
With its expanded scale and improved organization, the tournament aims to approach international football standards. From operations, referees to the field, medical , technical... everything is carefully prepared, ensuring a fair, transparent and highest quality competitive environment.
The teams participating in the tournament are all well-trained, possessing a team of experienced players with good physical and technical foundations.
The Lao police have a well-balanced squad with many national team players and a cohesive playing style. The Thai police have the presence of experienced former national team player Tana Chanabut. The Singapore police have many former players from strong S.League clubs with a disciplined and solid playing style.
Meanwhile, the Cambodian Police, East Timor and Australian teams were highly appreciated for their fiery fighting spirit and open playing style, helping to increase the attraction and diversity of the tournament.
Host Vietnam will be represented by two teams. Both teams are determined and promise to deliver explosive performances for their home stadium.
Vietnam Police Team I consists of talented young players from Hanoi Police Club - the reigning champion of the 2024/2025 National Cup, with prominent names such as Ha Van Phuong, Hoang Van Toan, Giap Tuan Duong...
Meanwhile, the Vietnam Police II team gathers experienced players such as Phi Minh Long, Nguyen Van Dung, Nguyen Huy Hung...
Not only an internal sports playground, the 2025 ASEAN Police Football Tournament also carries the mission of spreading the spirit of sportsmanship, solidarity and cooperation in the ASEAN community.
On the field, players compete not only for the flag but also to spread messages of peace, respect and sharing, core values of the Southeast Asian region.
Hosting a tournament of this scale and high professionalism this year demonstrates Vietnam's proactive and positive role in promoting sports and cultural exchanges, while strengthening the friendly and cooperative relationship between police forces of different countries.
This is also an opportunity to affirm the image of the Vietnamese People's Public Security force as a regular, elite, modern force, ready to integrate and for the common development goals of the region.
The tournament is also an opportunity to train health, courage, and team spirit for officers and soldiers, thereby contributing to building the image of Vietnamese police officers as friendly, disciplined, and sportsmanlike.
With the spirit of dedicated competition, the tournament promises to become an exciting sports festival, contributes to spreading the image of a peaceful, dynamic, hospitable and potential Vietnam in the eyes of international friends.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/san-choi-cua-nhieu-doi-thu-manh-trong-khu-vuc-149776.html
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