Kick-off of the 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament
On the evening of August 6th, the signing ceremony for the 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament organization plan took place at the headquarters of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.
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The 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament is organized in collaboration by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), and Tuổi Trẻ newspaper.
The 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament (formerly known as the National Workers Football Tournament, first held in 2023) was established to promote sports activities, enhance the cultural and spiritual life of civil servants, public officials, and workers, and contribute to the overall well-being of society.
A True Playground for Workers and Public Officials
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Ngọ Duy Hiểu, Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, stated: “The 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament is truly a playground for workers, civil servants, and public officials. This tournament helps improve health, foster solidarity, facilitate networking, and share experiences in production and labor, contributing to the broader grassroots sports movement.
To make this tournament possible, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor would like to express our gratitude to Tuổi Trẻ newspaper for proposing and directly managing the event. We also thank the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) for their dedicated and enthusiastic efforts in handling the tournament’s professional aspects.”
Mr. Ngọ Duy Hiểu mentioned that in its inaugural year, 2023, the tournament was a tremendous success, providing meaningful spiritual enrichment to the lives of workers. It can be affirmed that this is the most prestigious and practical football tournament for workers, civil servants, and public officials across the country.
On behalf of Tuổi Trẻ newspaper, Mr. Trần Xuân Toàn, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), and the General Department of Physical Education and Sports for their trust in allowing Tuổi Trẻ to organize this meaningful and humane tournament.
Mr. Trần Xuân Toàn stated: “In its inaugural year, we witnessed a range of emotions from workers, civil servants, and public officials on the football field. Football is not just about playing the game; this football tournament for workers and public officials is also about connecting workers, laborers, and trade unions across the country. Furthermore, through the 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament, businesses, industries, and various sectors have had opportunities to interact, connect, and network with one another.”
According to the organizers, this year’s tournament will expand its participants to include male civil servants, public officials, and workers who are Vietnamese citizens working in enterprises or organizations with trade unions, rather than being limited to just workers.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Trần Quốc Tuấn, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), affirmed that they would work closely with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and Tuổi Trẻ newspaper to ensure the accurate selection of tournament participants.
The VFF views the Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament as a meaningful and humane platform for workers across the country. Through football, it not only connects workers but also contributes to enhancing their spiritual well-being, increasing labor productivity, and making a tangible contribution to the economy. In its role as the technical support body for the tournament, the VFF’s team of experts and referees will work diligently to ensure the tournament’s success.
Ms. Lê Thị Hoàng Yến, Deputy Director of the General Department of Physical Education and Sports, affirmed that the 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament is a practical platform for workers across the country. She expressed gratitude to the organizing entities for creating such a wonderful playground for workers.
Meaningful Activities on the Sidelines of the Tournament
The 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament introduces several new features, particularly a series of side activities for workers, civil servants, and public officials. These include activities such as TikTok challenges, meet-and-greets with key opinion leaders (KOLs), free medical check-ups, and the distribution of sports support products.
Journalist Võ Hùng Thuật, Director of the Media Service Center at Tuổi Trẻ newspaper, stated: “The tournament places special emphasis on meaningful side activities aimed at providing mental and material support to all participants. Relatives and colleagues of the workers, civil servants, and public officials who come to support the tournament will be granted free entry and may receive gifts.”
The 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament will be divided into four regional qualifying clusters, from North to South, starting in September 2024. Each cluster is expected to feature 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each. Teams will play a round-robin format to determine their standings. At the end of the group stage, the top team from each group and the four best second-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. The four teams that reach the semifinals of the regional qualifiers will advance to the national finals.
The final round of the 2024 Vietnamese Workers and Public Officials Football Tournament is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in October 2024. It will feature 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each. The teams will compete in a round-robin format to determine their rankings. At the end of the group stage, the top team from each group and the four best second-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.
* The 2024 tournament will offer increased prize money compared to the previous season. Specifically, for each regional qualifying round: The 1st place team will receive 50 million VND; The 2nd place team will receive 30 million VND; The 3rd place team will receive 20 million VND.
In the national finals: The champion will receive 150 million VND, The runner-up will receive 100 million VND, The 3rd place team will receive 60 million VND.
Additionally, there will be other awards such as Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, Fair Play Team, and Most Impressive Supporters’ Team. The total prize pool for the tournament amounts to 930 million VND.
