Opening of the first Nghe An Border Guard Pickleball Tournament

Attending the opening ceremony were comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; representatives of the Department of Culture and Sports; leaders of the Party Committee - Provincial Border Guard Command, and athletes.

Pickleball is a new sport, present in Nghe An province since June this year, but the Provincial Border Guard Command has invested in building a standard court system for officers and soldiers to access and participate in health training.

The first Nghe An Border Guard Pickleball Championship in 2024 is an activity to celebrate the 35th anniversary of National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - December 22, 2024), the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024), and at the same time to promote the movement of physical education and sports activities, create a useful playground, improve cultural and spiritual life, enhance exchange and solidarity, contribute to motivating officers, soldiers and employees to strive to complete assigned tasks well.

The first Nghe An Border Guard Pickleball Championship in 2024 attracted the participation of 61 athletes from Nghe An Border Guard Pickball Club and grassroots units. Athletes competed in 6 events: Men's singles under 45 years old; Men's singles over 45 years old; Men's doubles under 45 years old; Men's doubles over 45 years old; Women's singles and Mixed doubles.

At the opening ceremony, the Organizing Committee awarded 30 million VND to the program "Border Full Moon Festival Night" and presented flowers to the tournament sponsors.

The tournament will end on the afternoon of September 9.