After two days of spirited competition, National Economics University (NEU) held the closing and awards ceremony for its 2024 traditional badminton and table tennis tournament on the morning of November 10, 2024.

A view of the closing and awards ceremony for the 2024 traditional badminton and table tennis tournament

NEU’s traditional badminton and table tennis tournament was part of a series of activities celebrating the 42nd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20. Held on November 9–10 at the University’s badminton and table tennis facilities, the tournament featured a range of exciting events.

NEU’s 2024 traditional badminton and table tennis tournament concluded successfully after two days of spirited, enthusiastic competition. Athletes who were faculty, staff and other employees from units across the University competed with solidarity, friendship, honesty and a strong sense of responsibility, supported by fair and impartial referees and enthusiastic cheering from a large number of supporters.

Tournament Results:

* BADMINTON:

1. Men’s Doubles Badminton

– First place, men’s doubles: Vu Van Ngoc (AEP) – Dinh Viet Hoang (Faculty of Management Science)

– Second place, men’s doubles: Dao Anh Cuu (Service Center) – Nguyen Duy Hiep (Service Center)

– Joint third place, men’s doubles: Nguyen Dinh Bau (Faculty of Foreign Languages for Economics) – Ha Minh Hoang (Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) and Nguyen Ba Nham (Department of Finance and Accounting) – Tran Quoc Nam (Department of General Administration).

2. Mixed Doubles Badminton

– First place, mixed doubles: Tran Quoc Nam (Department of General Administration) – Tran Thi Kim Truc (retired educator)

– Second place, mixed doubles: Nguyen Dinh Bau (Faculty of Foreign Languages for Economics) – Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong (Physical Education Division)

– Joint third place, mixed doubles: Dinh Viet Hoang (Faculty of Management Science) – Tran Lan Huong (Faculty of Management Science) and Tran Tuan Vinh (Faculty of Planning and Development) – Bui Thi Bich Huyen (Center for Distance Education).

3. Women’s Doubles Badminton

– First place, women’s doubles: Nguyen Thi Minh Tam (Department of General Administration) – Bui Thi Bich Huyen (Center for Distance Education)

– Second place, women’s doubles: Tran Thi Thanh Ha (Department of Training Management) – Nguyen Thi Thao (Department of General Administration)

– Joint third place, women’s doubles: Vu Phuong Linh (Department of Communications) – Tran Thi Kim Truc (retired educator) and Ha Dieu Linh (Faculty of Human Resources Economics and Management) – Nguyen Ngoc Hien (Faculty of Human Resources Economics and Management).

4. Sportsmanship Award

Ha Dieu Linh (Faculty of Human Resources Economics and Management) – Nguyen Ngoc Hien (Faculty of Human Resources Economics and Management)

* TABLE TENNIS:

1. Men’s Doubles Table Tennis

– First place, men’s doubles: Tran Trung Tuan (Institute of Accounting and Auditing) – Pham Xuan Lam (Faculty of Information Technology)

– Second place, men’s doubles: Mac Van Tao (retired educator) – Pham Dan Khanh (AEP)

– Joint third place, men’s doubles: To Duc Hanh (retired educator) – Hai (retired educator) and Mai Anh Bao (Faculty of Management Science) – Quach Manh Cuong (Center for Information Technology Applications)

2. Men’s Singles, Over 45

– First place, men’s singles, over 45: Dang Dinh Hai (retired educator)

– Second place, men’s singles, over 45: Mac Van Tao (retired educator)

– Joint third place, men’s singles, over 45: To Duc Hanh (retired educator) and Dung (retired educator)

3. Men’s Singles, Under 45

– First place, men’s singles, under 45: Mai Anh Bao (Faculty of Management Science)

– Second place, men’s singles, under 45: Pham Xuan Lam (Faculty of Information Technology)

– Joint third place, men’s singles, under 45: Tran Trung Tuan (Institute of Accounting and Auditing) and Pham Thao (Faculty of Information Technology)

Thank you to all the educators who brought thrilling matches and outstanding moments to this year’s tournament, and to the sponsors who contributed to its resounding success. We wish you all continued good health and further success in your work and lives!

Article and photos: NEU Trade Union, NEU Badminton and Table Tennis Club, and Department of Communications

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