On July 30, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, in collaboration with the Television Station, the Department of Education and Training, organized the opening of the Football Tournament for Youth - BRT Television Cup, 5th edition, 2024.
This is an annual provincial tournament, attracting 16 U11 and U13 teams selected from 8 districts, towns, and cities in the area to compete for the championship cup.
According to the Organizing Committee, with the aim of nurturing football dreams for children, the 4 previous seasons have attracted nearly 10,000 players in the U11 and U13 age groups. From there, 30 outstandingly talented players were selected and given opportunities and conditions to join football academies and youth training centers in the country.
These children have continued to shine in terms of expertise, and have shown strong demeanor and qualities. Some players have been highly rated by coaches and fans, and selected for various levels of teams, including the National Youth Team, such as players Dinh Quang Kiet, To Minh Loc, Hoa Xuan Tin...
Within the framework of the tournament, the Organizing Committee awarded scholarships worth 220 million VND to more than 120 participating players; meaningful gifts with a total value of nearly 600 million VND were given to players and children in difficult circumstances in the province.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, a match took place between the U13 team of Dat Do district and the U13 team of Phu My town. The tournament is expected to run until the end of August 4 at Bau Thanh Stadium, Long Dien district.
