Nearly 700 athletes compete at the workers' football tournament in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The 2026 Can Tho City Workers' Football Tournament attracts 37 teams with nearly 700 athletes participating.

Morning of May 16th. Can Tho City Labor Federation (LDF) organizes the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Men's Football Tournament among union members and workers.

This is a practical activity to celebrate the 136th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2026); Workers' Month associated with the Action Month for Occupational Safety and Health in 2026 and to celebrate the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress, term 2026 - 2031.

Bà Trần Tú Nhiên - Phó Chủ tịch LĐLĐ TP Cần Thơ phát biểu tại lễ khai mạc. Ảnh: Tạ Quang
Ms. Tran Tu Nhien - Vice President of Can Tho City Labor Federation speaking at the opening ceremony. Photo: Ta Quang

The football tournament is also an opportunity to respond to the campaign "All people practice physical exercise following the example of the great Uncle Ho" and "Day for the health of workers" in 2026. Thereby, creating a playground for union members and workers to show their talents; exchange and learn experiences and strengthen solidarity and attachment.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Tran Tu Nhien - Vice President of the Can Tho City Labor Federation emphasized that the tournament is not only a healthy and useful playground for union members and workers after stressful working hours but also contributes to improving health, tightening solidarity, creating conditions for units to exchange and learn from each other's experiences.

Các vận động viên là đoàn viên, người lao động tham gia giải bóng đá. Ảnh: Tạ Quang
Can Tho City Workers' Football Tournament 2026 attracts 37 teams. Photo: Ta Quang

According to the Vice Chairman of the Can Tho City Labor Federation, the tournament is not only a place for exciting sports competition but also an opportunity to spread the spirit of "health to work and produce", contributing to building a rich spiritual and cultural life among union members and workers.

Sau lễ khai mạc, các đội bắt đầu đá trận đầu tiên. Ảnh: Tạ Quang
After the opening ceremony, the teams started their first match. Photo: Ta Quang

This year's tournament attracted 37 teams to participate, with nearly 700 athletes being union members and workers from units and businesses in the area.

The matches take place from May 16 to 23. The qualifying round is held in 2 areas including: Soc Trang ward and Cai Khe ward, while the final round will take place in Cai Khe ward.

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