Honoring the worthy champions of the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper

In the Men's Doubles category under 40 years old, the pair Nguyen Hai Dang - Nguyen Viet Anh won first place after defeating the pair Mai Hoang - Nguyen Long. The two pairs Dang Quang - Huu Tung, Ngoan Dep zai - Van Thu CM pickleball tied for third place.

In the Men's Doubles category over 40 years old, the pair Nguyen Quy Tai - Vu Giang Cuong excellently won first prize, the pair Vu Minh Chien - Nguyen Van Nam won second prize and the third prize went to the pairs Quang Huy Nguyen - Pham Ngoc Hoang and Tran Trung - Tran Nam.

In the Mixed Doubles category under 40 years old, first prize went to the pair Trang Trinh - Thanh Nguyen, second prize went to the pair Tue Nghi - Viet Nhat while the two pairs Nguyen Anh Dung - Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Huy Quang - Vu Thi Phuong Thanh tied for third place.

In the Mixed Doubles category for women over 40 years old, third place went to Nguyen Quoc Anh - Do Thanh Nhan, Le Thi Hoang Yen - Le Thanh Ha, runner-up was the pair Le Huyen - Tuan Anh while first place went to the pair Phan Sy Hung - Ngai Nguyen.

The first prize winning athlete couples in the two categories will receive a prize set including a Cup, VND 5,000,000 in cash, along with fashionable sunglasses from sponsor Dang Quang Watch, sports shoes from sponsor Wika Sports and a case of SABECO beer. The second prize in the two categories includes a Cup, VND 3,000,000 in cash, a luxury pen from Dang Quang Watch, a Wika Sports sports backpack and a case of SABECO beer. The third prize winner will receive a Cup, VND 2,000,000 in cash, a luxury pen from Dang Quang Watch, a Wika Sports sports outfit and a case of SABECO beer.

As journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper, Chairman of Tien Phong Tennis and Pickleball Club, Head of the Organizing Committee shared, the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper - For children in difficult circumstances was organized to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day to pay tribute to generations of entrepreneurs, pioneers on the economic front, who are an important force contributing to promoting growth, building a strong, prosperous Vietnam, firmly entering the new era.

"In addition, with the spirit of Sports - Connection - Sharing, the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper - For disadvantaged children also plays the role of a bridge of compassion, raising funds to support disadvantaged children at the National Children's Hospital. Each ball, each match not only has a sporting meaning but also an act of sharing, a heart of kindness for the community", said journalist Phung Cong Suong.

Journalist Phung Cong Suong presented the 2011 SEA Games Gold Medal with the signature of Vietnam Gymnastics Team Coach Truong Minh Sang to Ms. Trang Trinh - General Secretary of the Vietnam Skating and Roller Federation.

At the Award Ceremony, journalist Phung Cong Suong presented the 2011 SEA Games Gold Medal with the signature of Vietnam Gymnastics Team Coach Truong Minh Sang to Ms. Trang Trinh - General Secretary of the Vietnam Skating and Roller Skating Federation, who paid 11 million VND in the fundraising auction.

In the spirit of sharing, Ms. Le Thi Hoang Yen - Deputy Director General of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training also awarded the third prize in the Mixed Doubles category for over 40 years old to the fund to support sick children at the National Children's Hospital with the hope that they will overcome their illnesses and move towards a bright future.

The entire registration fee of the JEEP Pickleball Tournament by Tien Phong Newspaper - For disadvantaged children, along with contributions from benefactors and the proceeds from the auction of the 2011 SEA Games Gold Medal of Coach Truong Minh Sang will be presented by the Organizing Committee to the child patients of the National Children's Hospital on the morning of Sunday, October 19.

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