On November 28, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) held a meeting with its pickleball team of public employees and workers participating in the 2025 EDU Pickleball Cup, a tournament organized by the Vietnam National Union of Education.

A view of the meeting

External guests attending the meeting included Vu Anh Tuan, Director of Sales and Marketing at Koji Joint Stock Company; and Nguyen Anh Tuan, an alumnus from Cohort 46 representing the NEU Pickleball Club for Alumni and Former Learners.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chair of the NEU Trade Union; Dr. Le Anh Duc, Head of the Department of Academic Affairs; along with leadership representatives from schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers, members of the coaching staff, and team athletes.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, speaks at the meeting

At the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, offered encouragement to the team and asked about members’ preparations, living conditions, and training conditions. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho wished the team good health, continued optimism and confidence, and strong results at the tournament.

MSc. Pham Duc Cuong, Head of the Department of Physical Education, speaks at the meeting

On behalf of the team, MSc. Pham Duc Cuong, Head of the Department of Physical Education, expressed deep gratitude for the University leadership’s support and encouragement, and pledged that the entire team would give their all in competition to bring glory to the University.

The 2025 EDU Pickleball Cup will officially begin on December 6, 2025, at the University of Danang. We wish NEU’s team of public employees and workers the best possible results and hope they demonstrate good sportsmanship and showcase NEU’s identity.

The team will receive comprehensive sponsorship from the Zocker brand, including paddles, shoes, backpacks, apparel, and competition accessories, with a total value of up to VND 100 million.

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Article and photos: Department of Physical Education and Department of Communications

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