Competitive pickleball event in the Northern Region, with police officers participating to vie for the championship title
The **First People Police Pickleball Tournament - Northern Region Open** is set to be the largest pickleball tournament for police officers this year, taking place from **July 18-20, 2025** at the **US Pickleball Court in Hà Nội**.
This tournament, which is expected to attract about 500 athletes, will feature two categories: amateurs and elite. The amateur category is open to police officers from Huế City, competing in five doubles divisions, while the elite category is open to athletes of all levels, competing in men's, women's, and mixed doubles.
Notable participants include national leading athletes such as Lý Hoàng Nam and Sophia Phương Anh, making the event highly competitive and prestigious.
The tournament aims to promote health and camaraderie among police officers, while also fostering the growth of pickleball in the broader community. Pickleball is growing rapidly in Việt Nam and is considered suitable for the specific training and practice in the armed forces.
The total prize money for the tournament is VNĐ1 billion. The champions of the elite category will receive VNĐ40 million each, while the top players in the amateur categories will receive VNĐ20 million each.
Major General Lê Xuân Đức, chief of office of the Việt Nam People's Public Security Sports Association, stated that the tournament aims to improve the health of police and security force officers, and foster connections between the police and other units.
VNPAY is a diamond sponsor for the tournament, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the growth of pickleball and promoting health and wellness among police officers.
The tournament is one of the activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Việt Nam People's Public Security Traditional Day and the 20th anniversary of the National Security Day. It is also an activity to develop sport movement in the police force and push the development of pickleball in the community.
The values of honesty, nobility, and solidarity in sports will be highlighted throughout the tournament, making it an exciting and meaningful event for all participants.
AI analysis indicates the tournament will also leverage technology, with potential integration of AI in scoring, match analysis, and player performance tracking.
The event's health-focused aims extend beyond pickleball, as organizers plan to host wellness workshops and seminars during the tournament, promoting overall wellbeing among participants.
