Following days of thrilling and exciting competition, the final match and closing ceremony of the 2023 National Economics University (NEU) Annual Women’s Soccer Tournament took place on the morning of January 3, 2024, at the artificial turf soccer field.

Attending the closing ceremony and presenting awards to the teams were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; MSc. Giang Thi Khanh Van, Head of the Division of Physical Education and Deputy Head of the Tournament Organizing Committee; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, centers and sociopolitical organizations; and, notably, players from eight student and alumni teams, along with a large crowd of supporters.

Over the years, the women’s soccer tournament has attracted large numbers of students from faculties and institutes across the University to compete and cheer on the teams. This annual sporting event provides a platform for female students who love soccer, sustaining and encouraging participation in sports training and competition to support their studies and personal development. It also offers NEU students opportunities to interact, learn from one another and strengthen their solidarity.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, delivers remarks.

In his closing remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, congratulated and praised the players from the eight student and alumni teams for their enthusiastic sporting spirit. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu expressed confidence that, in the coming period, NEU would continue to offer more beneficial, healthy activities to provide its students with the best possible conditions for extracurricular participation and personal development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, presents the championship trophy to the team from the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs.

This year’s tournament attracted eight student and alumni teams, with a total of 32 matches and 120 athletes. The final remained intensely exciting until the very last seconds, with the women from the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs demonstrating their mettle and delivering an outstanding performance to claim the championship. The Faculty of Marketing team took second place, while the women from the Institute of Trade and International Economics finished third. This year’s top scorer award went to Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu of the Institute of Advanced, High-Quality and POHE Programs team, with eight goals.

The 2023 NEU Annual Women’s Soccer Tournament was an emotional experience for every player, supporter and student. Above all, the tournament provided a healthy, beneficial platform and opportunities to interact and learn from one another, strengthen solidarity among Youth Union branches and promote physical exercise and sports among students throughout the University.

Some photos from the final match:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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