One hundred and thirty-two athletes representing 28 distinct units gathered at the Gia Lam Gymnasium for the opening ceremony of the Hanoi City Leaders’ Badminton Tournament 2026. The competition brings together participants from local communes, wards, municipal departments, agencies, military detachments, police units, and healthcare facilities across the capital.
Nguyen Huy Thang Delivers Opening Remarks
Nguyen Huy Thang, chairman of the Hanoi Badminton Federation and head of the tournament’s organizing committee, delivered the official opening address. He welcomed the competing athletes and highlighted the broader community significance of the gathering.
The tournament serves as a practical observance commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of Hanoi, which falls on October 10. Organizers also positioned the event as a buildup to Vietnamese Cultural Day on November 24, while actively supporting the nationwide physical training campaign modeled after the ideals of President Ho Chi Minh.
Competition Kicks Off at Gia Lam Gymnasium
Immediately following the opening ceremonies, competition commenced across men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles brackets spanning multiple age categories. Spectators packed the stands at the Gia Lam Gymnasium to watch the matches unfold.
Among the early notable results, the pair of Vu Manh Hung and Dinh Huu Cong representing Hanoi Security secured the bronze medal in the men’s doubles 90 event. The organizing committee distributed medals and awards to top performers in each finalized division as matches concluded.
Hanoi Public Service Delegations Foster Athletic Exchange
Beyond the competitive matches, officials structured the event to foster athletic exchange and camaraderie among workers from diverse municipal sectors. The 28 participating delegations include municipal agencies and central hospitals based within Hanoi, creating a broad cross-section of public service and institutional representation.
