Vietnamese Workers Compete in Football Tournament Amidst Busy Schedules

Despite demanding work schedules, Vietnamese workers are actively participating in the 2026 Vietnam Workers' Football Tournament, demonstrating a commitment to both their professions and physical well-being. Players emphasize the importance of sports for health and morale, viewing the tournament as a vital opportunity for recreation and team building.

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The work of the electricity sector is dangerous, but we also make time for rest to practice sports, play football to improve our health. So, having a big tournament specifically for workers like this, we will try our best to participate.

New teams, such as the Lam Dong Trade Union, face the challenge of rapid preparation due to the tournament's tight timeline. Comprised of members from the Lam Dong Lottery Company and Lam Dong Water Supply and Sewerage Joint Stock Company, the team has been training since late May and traveled to Ho Chi Minh City to compete. Their formation reflects a commitment from provincial labor federation leaders to establish a team for this meaningful event.

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After merging three provinces, Lam Dong, Dak Nong, and Binh Thuan, although the area is very large, the leaders are also determined to establish a football team to participate in this meaningful tournament. Everyone is very excited because not only can they interact and compete, but also improve their health, be determined in labor production, bring benefits to the unit, and contribute to building a cultural and sports movement for the Lam Dong Provincial Trade Union.

Players like Phan Quoc Vu Anh, a technical staff member at Lam Dong Water Supply, acknowledge the difficulty of adapting to Ho Chi Minh City's hot climate during practice sessions. However, he expresses optimism that the team will find its rhythm during the competition. The team also leverages technology, using new software to predict pipeline leaks, improving efficiency and allowing staff to focus on other tasks.

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Although the training time is not much, the brothers feel very energetic. But because we are not used to the climate, we hope that during the tournament we will be able to get into the rhythm.

The tournament is not just about competition; it's a platform for workers to connect, improve their health, and enhance their dedication to their jobs. For teams like the Cao Su Viet Nam Trade Union, representing members from various rubber companies, participation requires careful coordination to manage logistics and ensure players can balance work and sport. Despite these hurdles, the spirit of competition and representation remains strong, with players committed to giving their best for their respective unions.

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Although production is busy, assembling the team is not easy, but once we enter the tournament, all players play their best for the team's colors.