Opening ceremony of 41st Nhan Dan Newspaper National Table Tennis Championships- PetroVietnam Cup

On July 5, the 41st Nhan Dan Newspaper National Table Tennis Championships- PetroVietnam Cup kicked off at Quang Ninh Provincial Gymnasium in Ha Long City.
The championship gathers 174 athletes from 20 delegations from cities and provinces across the country.
The championship gathers 174 athletes from 20 delegations from cities and provinces across the country.
A performance at the opening ceremony.

A performance at the opening ceremony.

A performance at the opening ceremony.

A performance at the opening ceremony.

Editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh, who is also head of the tournament’s steering committee, addresses the opening ceremony.

Editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh, who is also head of the tournament’s steering committee, addresses the opening ceremony.

Vice Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh speaking at the opening ceremony.

Vice Chairwoman of Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh speaking at the opening ceremony.

In his speech, Le Tien Hung, Marketing Director of Ca Mau Petroleum Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (PVCFC) – the sponsor of the tournament, stressed that PVCFC is honoured to accompany Nhan Dan Newspaper to host the championship, over its past 11 editions.

In his speech, Le Tien Hung, Marketing Director of Ca Mau Petroleum Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (PVCFC) – the sponsor of the tournament, stressed that PVCFC is honoured to accompany Nhan Dan Newspaper to host the championship, over its past 11 editions.

The opening ceremony attracts many spectators.

The opening ceremony attracts many spectators.

Delegates join the flag-raising ceremony.

Delegates join the flag-raising ceremony.

Athlete Nguyen Hoang Lam, on behalf of all the other competitors, takes the oath at the opening ceremony, committing to respect the rules and take part in the competitions in a spirit of fair play.

Athlete Nguyen Hoang Lam, on behalf of all the other competitors, takes the oath at the opening ceremony, committing to respect the rules and take part in the competitions in a spirit of fair play.

Arbitrator Nguyen Tien Hung takes an oath to act professionally, respect others, and ensure a positive experience for all.

Arbitrator Nguyen Tien Hung takes an oath to act professionally, respect others, and ensure a positive experience for all.

Editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh presents insignias to participating athletes.

Editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh presents insignias to participating athletes.

Participants pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony.

Participants pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony.

Editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh presents a certificate of merit to PVCFC, in recognition of the company’s contributions to the tournament over the past 11 years.

Editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh presents a certificate of merit to PVCFC, in recognition of the company’s contributions to the tournament over the past 11 years.