After more than five months of spirited competition, National Economics University (NEU) held the closing and awards ceremony for its 2025 traditional student sports tournaments on December 25, 2025, marking a successful season in both organizational scale and competitive quality.

A view of the ceremony

Attending the closing ceremony and presenting awards to the teams were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU and Head of the Organizing Committee; MSc. Pham Duc Cuong, Head of the Department of Physical Education and Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee; representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and, notably, more than 100 students representing nearly 1,000 athletes who competed in the tournaments.

After more than five months of spirited competition featuring a series of exciting, hard-fought, and emotional matches, this year’s season concluded with many unforgettable highlights. The teams not only demonstrated remarkable progress in technique and competitive composure but also delivered moments of brilliance, inspiring the many supporters and faculty members in attendance. The tournaments truly became a healthy, rewarding arena where students could develop their physical fitness, improve their health, and strengthen solidarity among units across the University.

With nearly 1,000 athletes participating, the 2025 NEU Traditional Student Sports Tournaments were organized professionally and systematically, drawing thousands of student visits to watch and cheer. The event not only greatly encouraged sports participation within the student community but also helped identify and select promising athletes for the University’s sports teams, with a view to competing in tournaments in the Hanoi area and nationwide.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, delivers remarks

In his closing remarks, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, emphasized: “The traditional student sports tournaments are an important annual activity that helps promote physical exercise and sports participation while improving students’ physical fitness, mental well-being, and teamwork skills. They also provide an environment for identifying and nurturing talented students, gradually building a core group of athletes for the University’s sports teams to compete in tournaments at home and abroad.”

During the program, the Organizing Committee announced the results and presented awards to teams and individuals with outstanding achievements. Many teams left their mark with compelling performances, while outstanding athletes received well-deserved recognition for their exceptional efforts and contributions throughout the season.

Delegates attending the program

The 2025 traditional student sports tournaments have officially concluded, but the sporting spirit, youthful enthusiasm, and positive values they fostered will continue to resonate strongly within the NEU student community. The spirited moments of competition, tireless efforts, and moments of brilliance on the playing field will remain cherished memories of the university years for each generation of students.

Some photos from the program:

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