160 young players take part in Youth Women’s Football Festival 2026 in Vinh Long

Representing the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) at the event was Ms. Trương Hiếu Hường, Head of the International Relations Department.

Representing the host province were Mr. Nguyễn Đình Tiến, President of the Vĩnh Long Football Federation, and Mr. Đặng Châu Phi, Deputy Head of the Sports Management Division under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vĩnh Long Province, along with numerous parents and young players participating in the Festival.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Trương Hiếu Hường expressed her gratitude to the leaders of Vĩnh Long Province’s departments and agencies, the Vĩnh Long Football Federation, as well as local organizers, schools and related units for their support and cooperation in ensuring the successful organization of the event.

The VFF representative emphasized that the Youth Women’s Football Festival not only provides a fun and meaningful platform for girls who are passionate about football, but also helps promote the positive values of the beautiful game, including teamwork, self-confidence, fair play and an active lifestyle. The festival also serves as an opportunity to identify and nurture promising young talents for the future.

On behalf of the local organizing committee, Mr. Nguyễn Đình Tiến, President of the Vĩnh Long Football Federation, highlighted the significance of the Festival for the development of women’s football in the province. He expressed his confidence that the programme would provide fresh impetus for the continued growth of women’s football in Vĩnh Long, while encouraging clubs to maintain and expand their youth development activities across different age groups in order to build a strong pipeline of talent for the future.

The 2026 Youth Women’s Football Festival in Vĩnh Long attracted 160 players representing eight teams: Bình Minh Secondary School, Tam Bình Secondary School, Thành Thới A Secondary School, Thạnh Phong Secondary School, Vĩnh Xuân Secondary School, Vĩnh Thành Secondary School, Phước Hưng Secondary School, and Trà Vinh Women’s Football Club. The participating teams were divided into two groups for the competition.

The matches were played in a lively and exciting atmosphere, marked by enthusiasm, friendship and teamwork. Throughout the competition, many young players showcased promising qualities in terms of technical ability, game intelligence and competitive spirit, highlighting their potential for further development with proper training and guidance.

At the conclusion of the 2026 Youth Women’s Football Festival in Vĩnh Long, Bình Minh emerged as champions after a 2-1 victory over Vĩnh Xuân in the final. The festival ended on a joyful note, providing participants with memorable experiences while continuing to spread the love of football among young girls in the local community and contributing to the growth of women’s football at the grassroots level.