In a vibrant and exciting atmosphere, representatives of more than 50 football teams and more than 700 athletes from junior high schools, high schools and higher education institutions, and basketball training centers in Hanoi gathered at Hanoi Children's Palace ( Facility 2), to attend the opening ceremony of the GMB League season 1.
Attending the opening ceremony, on the guest side, there were: Mr. Thuan Huu - former Member of the Party Central Committee, former Editor -in -Chief of the People's Newspaper, former Chairman of Vietnam Journalists Association; Mr. Phan Van Hung - Deputy Editor -in -Chief of Nhan Dan newspaper; Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung - Deputy General Director of Hanoi Radio and Television Station; Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hien - Editor -in -chief of Lao Dong Newspaper; Mr. Nguyen Van Hoai - Editor -in -chief of the Rural Newspaper today; Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung - Editor -in -chief of Tuoi Tre Capital Newspaper; Mr. Nguyen Thien Thuat - Editor -in -chief of Sports & Culture newspaper; Mr. Le Tran Nguyen Huy - Editor -in -chief of Journalist & Public Newspaper; Mr. Pham Quoc Huy - Editor -in -chief of Life & Law Magazine; Mr. Ho Minh Chien - Editor -in -chief of Vietnam Family Magazine; Mr. Nguyen Van Toan - Editor -in -chief of Environmental Electronics and Life Magazine; Mr. Pham Duc Son - Editor -in -chief of investor magazine; Ms. Nguyen Thu Hang - Deputy Editor -in -Chief of Dan Tri newspaper; ...
On the side of the Hanoi Basketball Federation, there was Mr. Nghiem Vu Khai - Chairman of the Hanoi Basketball Federation.
On the sponsors' side, there are: Mr. Dao Duy Nam - Deputy Director of Nam A Bank, Northern region; Mr. Trinh Quang Tiep - Business Director of Nhat Viet Alkari Joint Stock Company; Mr. Nguyen Vu Quang Huy - Executive Director of OEG CyberHub.
On the Organizing Committee side, there were the participation of journalist Nguyen Tien Binh - Vice President of the Association of Vietnamese Universities and Colleges, Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Education Electronic Magazine, Head of the Organizing Committee of the tournament; Ms. Nguyen Mai Tam - Director of the tournament co-organizer, MVP Basketball Academy (MVP Academy), under M4V MTV Limited Liability Company - Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of the tournament; Ms. Nguyen Huong Mai - Deputy Director of MVP Basketball Academy (MVP Academy), under M4V MTV Limited Liability Company, Deputy Organizing Committee of the tournament.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, journalist Nguyen Tien Binh - Vice President of the Association of Vietnamese Universities and Colleges, Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Education Electronic Magazine, Head of the Organizing Committee of the tournament affirmed: This is not simply a sports tournament but this is also the first milestone, the beginning of a promising journey - where the spirit of school sports is aroused, nurtured and widely spread in the educational community.
This year's tournament is the first season organized, but it is a great pride that it has attracted the participation of more than 50 basketball teams from junior high schools, high schools and universities, basketball training centers in Hanoi.
That shows the increasingly strong desire to practice, compete and contribute of the younger generation, and also reflects the serious interest and investment of schools, families and society in physical activities and school sports.
"Through this tournament, we hope to create a useful, healthy and in-depth playground, where students not only compete to win but also learn to accept challenges, respect opponents, overcome their own limits, and most importantly, understand the value of team spirit, discipline and perseverance.
This is not simply a sports tournament, but also the first milestone, the first step for the GMB League Organizing Committee on the journey to create a new playground for basketball lovers", journalist Nguyen Tien Binh emphasized.
Expressing her confidence in the success of the tournament, Ms. Nguyen Mai Tam - Director of MVP Basketball Academy, under MTV M4V Limited Liability Company, emphasized: The tournament hopes to create a physical training playground, improve spiritual life and study effectively for students across the country, contributing to building a common home - a place where they can freely practice their passion, nurture and spread love widely in the community.
GMB League is also an opportunity for young people to enhance exchange and learning, promote solidarity, and promote the movement of physical exercise in depth and substance. From there, exploit and maximize the hidden possibilities of young people who share a passion for the orange ball.
Student - Student Basketball Tournament: Vietnam Education e-magazine Cup & MVP Academy 2025 is a tournament jointly organized by Vietnam Education e-magazine and MVP Basketball Academy, under MTV M4V Limited Liability Company.
This is also the first inter-level basketball tournament at all 3 levels of education, including junior high school, high school and university. Participating in the tournament, teams can gather, compete and spread their passion for the orange ball on a professional playground, strongly connecting the community.
Not only stopping at the scale of expanding organization, GMB League also pioneers in applying systematic support and health care policies for athletes, when the health care and safety of athletes are always of interest and focus to the Organizing Committee.
Right after the opening ceremony are two promising opening matches for the U18 men's team - the first matches in the tournament's journey.
The first match was a confrontation between the Yen Hoa High School team and the team from Kim Lien High School - two names that have affirmed their professional and dedicated playing style.
The second match is an equally exciting competition between the Chu Van An High School football team and Vinschool The Harmony, one of the schools with a strong tradition of school sports.
Some photos at the opening ceremony:
