Useful playground for students in the North Central region

(Baonghean) -Starting from the 2007 Huda Cup Student Football Tournament in Hue, it was successively held in neighboring provinces such as Da Nang, Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, Nghe An. Over the years, the Huda Cup Student Football Tournament in the North Central region has become a traditional tournament in response to the campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho".

This year, in addition to practically celebrating the 123rd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, the Huda Cup North Central Region Student Football Tournament also aims to contribute to raising the spirit of physical training and sports among students and strengthening solidarity, learning exchange, and improving the training quality of universities and colleges in the region.

During late March and early April 2013, the qualifying round of the Huda Cup Football Tournament was successfully held in the provinces of the North Central region, leaving a good impression on the youth and sports fans.




Awarding the Championship Cup to the team of the Faculty of Physical Education (Hue University). Photo: Tran Hai

After the qualifying round, this year, the 8 best teams participating in the final round were divided into 2 groups: Group A included 4 teams: Duy Tan University - Da Nang City, University of Science - Hue University, Quang Binh University and Vinh University; Group B included 4 teams: Faculty of Physical Education - Hue University, Hong Duc University - Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh Medical College and Vietnam - Korea Industrial Technical Vocational College. The final round of the 7th Huda Cup Student Football Tournament in 2013 took place from May 6 to May 11, 2013 at Military Zone IV Stadium - Vinh City, organized by Hue Beer Company, Nghe An Radio and Television Station in coordination with the General Staff - Military Zone IV. 15 exciting matches were played, many good moves satisfied the fans, the athletes competed with a noble spirit and dedicated to the audience thrilling matches until the last minute.

The new feature of this year's tournament is that in addition to the main sponsorship of Hue Beer Company, there has been the participation of many other sponsors, contributing to the "socialization" of the physical education and sports movement, creating a useful and attractive playground for students in schools. Although not achieving the high prize as expected, the Hue University of Science team is still very proud to participate in the tournament. Mr. Thai Nhat Truong - Coach of Hue University team said: "We are very grateful to the Organizing Committee of this tournament for organizing it very professionally. Creating very good conditions for travel, living and accommodation for the teams, especially for the teams from far away. Through this tournament, I really hope that the players in the team will consider this as an opportunity to exchange, learn and strive."

During the competition days, although there were matches taking place in unpredictable weather conditions, students from schools in Vinh City and fans enthusiastically came to cheer for the teams, creating a vibrant atmosphere that motivated the players to compete. In addition to thousands of spectators coming to the stadium to cheer, the opening and final matches were broadcast live on NTV of the provincial Radio and Television Station, attracting thousands of viewers. In response to that affection, with the spirit of exchange and learning, the players also left many beautiful memories, many unforgettable feelings in the hearts of the referee team, loyal fans of the team and all members of the tournament Organizing Committee.

It can be said that the final round of the 7th Huda Cup Student Football Tournament in 2013 was a great success. The bigger thing is that the tournament has been creating a healthy and useful playground for students; gradually professionalizing and expanding in the following seasons.

Bui Tho (Provincial Radio and Television Station)