On June 27, the People's Committee of Lao Cai Ward coordinated with the Executive Committee of the Lao Cai Ward Trade Union to organize the opening ceremony of the 2026 Pickleball tournament, celebrating the first anniversary of the establishment of Lao Cai Ward (July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026) and towards the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Trade Union (July 28, 1929 - July 28, 2026).
The tournament gathers nearly 200 athletes from agencies, units, schools, residential areas and pickleball clubs in the ward. Athletes compete in events for leaders, agencies - public service units - trade unions and residential areas.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, the matches took place sôi nổi with many attractive plays, showing the spirit of solidarity, honesty and noble competition.
The tournament takes place in two days, June 27-28, in a scoring table format, selecting excellent athlete pairs for the semi-finals and finals.
Through the tournament, the Organizing Committee expects to continue to spread the movement of physical exercise and sports, build a healthy cultural life, and at the same time strengthen the connection between officials, union members, workers and people in the area.
