On November 10, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) officially opened its 2025 annual football tournament for public employees and workers in celebration of the 35th NEU Trade Union Congress for the 2025-2030 term and the 43rd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20.

Leaders of the University and participating football teams pose for a commemorative photo

Attending the event were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chairman of the NEU Trade Union; and Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, former President of NEU; along with leadership representatives from schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers, players from the participating teams, team managers, and a large number of supporters.

Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chairman of the NEU Trade Union, delivers remarks

In his opening remarks, Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chairman of the NEU Trade Union, emphasized: “The annual football tournament is a meaningful activity that helps strengthen solidarity and foster interaction among units, while encouraging spirited competition ahead of the 35th NEU Trade Union Congress and activities celebrating Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20. It is also an opportunity for public employees and workers across the University to improve their health, promote sportsmanship, and spread positive energy throughout the NEU community.”

This year’s football tournament features four teams competing in a single round-robin format over three days: November 10, 14, and 17. The matches are expected to bring a lively atmosphere, a spirit of solidarity, and thrilling competition.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the first matches took place in an enthusiastic, competitive, yet friendly atmosphere. The tournament not only provides a healthy recreational opportunity and inspires enthusiasm for physical exercise and sports, but also helps strengthen collective bonds and spread positive energy toward building a professional, dynamic working environment at NEU.

Some images from the tournament’s opening ceremony:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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