On the afternoon of November 8, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) officially opened its soccer tournament celebrating Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20. The tournament will take place from November 8 to 13, 2024, at the NEU soccer field, promising exciting matches and stronger bonds among teams and among the University’s public employees and other staff.

Attending the opening ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the NEU Trade Union; representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes and centers; representatives of sponsors; and, notably, players from the participating teams, team managers and a large number of supporters.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, delivers the opening remarks

On this occasion, the Faculty and Staff Soccer Club awarded seven scholarships to University students facing difficult circumstances, encouraging them to continue striving in their studies and in life. This practical and timely gesture was intended to encourage and support students facing difficult circumstances, reflecting the spirit of “mutual care and support” within the education community.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, and sponsor SHB Bank present scholarships to students facing difficult circumstances

The tournament promises to provide a beneficial and meaningful sporting opportunity, motivating public employees and other staff to interact, strengthen bonds and foster sportsmanship.

Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, President of the NEU Trade Union, presents a gift of appreciation to SHB Bank’s Dong Do Branch

Representatives of the two teams present club jerseys

Article and photos: NEU Trade Union, NEU Soccer Club and Department of Communications

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