As part of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists' Day 2025 program, the pickleball tournament organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists' Association took place all day on June 16, at the 8386 Pickleball Club (Thu Duc City). This is the first time a pickleball tournament for journalists has been organized. However, the tournament received the response and participation of many reporters and journalists from many press agencies.
Journalist Duong Vu Thong - Permanent Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association was delighted when the pickleball tournament was held for the first time but received a very enthusiastic response.
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Journalist Duong Vu Thong - Permanent Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, Co-Head of the Organizing Committee shared: "This year's sports festival has a special meaning, as it takes place on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025). Therefore, the sports and cultural activities organized at this time are not only a healthy playground, but also have a humane meaning, demonstrating the solidarity, dynamism and enthusiasm of journalists not only in professional activities but also in grassroots sports activities.
The inclusion of pickleball in this year's sports festival is an innovative step to diversify physical activities for journalists. I believe that this sport will be even more popular in the journalism community, contributing to improving physical strength, spirit and professional work efficiency."
The female athletes of Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) have a very aggressive playing style.
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A situation where the pair Hoang Quynh (left) - Doc Lap scored a goal. This is also the pair that won the men's doubles event for journalists under 45 years old.
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The first collaboration of the couple Dung Phuong (left) and Tu Han
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Female athlete pair Doan Dieu (left) - Phan Thuong competed persistently, made many spectacular comebacks and won the women's journalism doubles event.
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Although the athlete couple Quoc Viet (left) - Dong Nghi were eliminated early, they were still very happy, having many memorable memories together.
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The matches were dramatic, exciting and fair-play spirited. The athletes brought many beautiful plays, and also had joys and sorrows on the field… thereby leaving many memorable moments in everyone’s heart. The tournament was held in a joyful atmosphere, but still ensured professionalism with a team of experienced referees, strict and fair management.
Accordingly, more than 150 athletes competed enthusiastically in 5 categories, including: men's press doubles over 45 years old, men's press doubles under 45 years old, mixed doubles, women's doubles, men's press - business doubles. At this tournament, representatives from Thanh Nien Newspaper won the championship in 3 categories: men's press doubles under 45 years old, women's press doubles, mixed doubles.
Award ceremony for the men's doubles category of journalists under 45 years old
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Awarding ceremony for women's journalism doubles
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Award ceremony for men's doubles event for journalists over 45 years old
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Awarding ceremony for men's doubles of business - press
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Final result
Men's Doubles Under 45
- Champion: Hoang Quynh - Doc Lap ( Thanh Nien Newspaper);
- Runner-up: Hoang Huy - Duc Chung (SCTV);
- Third place: Quang Truc - Huy Hoang, Thuan Thang - Quang Thinh.
Women's Doubles
- Champion: Phan Thuong - Doan Dieu ( Thanh Nien Newspaper);
- Runner-up: Hoang Yen - My Duyen;
- Third place: Thanh Thao - Van An (VOH); Mai Anh - Tuong Van (HTV).
Mixed Doubles
- Champion: Independence - Doan Dieu ( Thanh Nien Newspaper);
- Runner-up: Huy Hoang - Phi Yen;
- Third place: Hoang Quynh - Hong Van ( Thanh Nien Newspaper) and Quang Huy - Le Thu ( Thanh Nien Newspaper).
Men's Doubles Over 45
- Champion: Le Tuan - Ngoc Quang
- Runner-up: Cong Hung - Tat Dat (Nhan Dan Newspaper);
- Third place: Anh Tuan - Ngoc Dung (HTV), Phu Truong - Xuan Cuong (HTV).
Men's Doubles Press - Business
- Champion: Bao Toan - Quang Truc;
- Runner-up: Doan Thanh - Tran Tai;
- Third place: Chien Luy - Tri Vien and Anh Thi - Van Phong.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tranh-tai-hap-dan-tai-giai-pickleball-hoi-thao-nhung-nguoi-lam-bao-tphcm-185250616231134396.htm
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