To mark Vietnam Sports Day, on the afternoon of March 27, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) announced the Decision to establish Table Tennis and Pickleball Clubs for University staff and employees.

A view of the ceremony

Attending the event were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the NEU Trade Union; and representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, centers, and sociopolitical organizations.

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

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, warmly commended the collaborative and constructive spirit shown by faculty and staff in establishing the Table Tennis and Pickleball Clubs. This marks an important milestone in developing the University’s sports and physical fitness activities, providing an environment for improving health and strengthening connections among staff and employees. Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho emphasized that the NEU Party Committee and Trade Union always support and encourage the expansion of cultural, physical fitness, and sports activities to enhance the mental well-being of civil servants, staff, and employees and motivate them to work effectively.

The Associate Professor and Chair of the University Council expressed his hope that the two clubs would continue to grow and attract more members in the coming period, helping build a dynamic, cohesive, and energetic working and learning environment at NEU.

MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Member of the Standing Committee of the NEU Trade Union and Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management, announces the Decisions

At the launch ceremony, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the NEU Trade Union, MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Member of the Standing Committee of the NEU Trade Union and Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management, announced the NEU Trade Union’s Decision to rename the Badminton–Table Tennis Club as the Badminton Club; the Decisions to establish the Table Tennis and Pickleball Clubs for NEU staff and employees; and the appointment of interim management boards for the two new clubs.

Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the NEU Trade Union, presents the Decision to rename the Badminton–Table Tennis Club as the Badminton Club

University leaders present the club establishment Decisions to the management boards of the NEU Table Tennis and Pickleball Clubs

The Table Tennis Club was officially launched with an interim management board comprising eight members. Pham Vu Anh (Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs) serves as Club President, while Pham Duc Cuong (Department of Physical Education) and Phung Chi Cuong (Institute of Postgraduate Education) serve as Vice Presidents.

The Pickleball Club was launched with an interim management board comprising nine members. Tran Ngoc Thin (Center for Academic Support Services) serves as Club President, while Dam Son Toai (Department of Testing and Quality Assurance) and Do Anh Duc (Center for Business English) serve as Vice Presidents.

Tran Ngoc Thin, President of the NEU Pickleball Club, acknowledges the guidance provided and pledges to foster a dynamic and enthusiastic spirit to sustain, develop, and further promote enthusiasm for physical fitness and sports among staff and employees

NEU is not only a gathering place for lecturers and experts in economics, management, and business administration, but also a shared home for faculty members who are passionate about sports. Together, they have created a meaningful sporting community that offers not only opportunities to improve health but also opportunities to broaden connections, interact, share experiences, and pursue personal development.

In this spirit, the newly established clubs go beyond sporting activities to embody the value of community cohesion, creating a dynamic, healthy environment that fosters sustainable development with the goal of “Connection – Sharing – Cooperation – Success.”

Some images from the ceremony:

Article and photos: NEU Trade Union & Department of Communications

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