Opening of the 2026 Young Worker Men's Football Championship in Gia Lai Province

On the morning of June 6, 2026, the opening of the 2026 Young Worker Men's Football Tournament took place at the Gia Lai Province Youth Activity Center Football Field, jointly organized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation, the Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union and Vietnam Youth Federation, and TCP Vietnam Co., Ltd.

The "Young Workers – Spreading Positive Energy" festival series aims to equip participants with life skills and knowledge, enhance physical and mental well-being, and strengthen connections within the young worker community, especially in industrial zones, export processing zones, and non-state enterprises. It also provides an opportunity for businesses to demonstrate social responsibility and care for the young labor force.

The tournament is a practical activity that contributes to improving the cultural and spiritual life of young workers, promoting sports and physical fitness, while also creating opportunities for union members and youth to interact, learn, and strengthen solidarity, thereby building a dynamic and healthy working environment.

The 2026 Young Worker Men's Football Championship in Gia Lai Province features eight men's teams from local enterprises, companies, and units, with a total of 97 athletes, generating a lively and exciting atmosphere right from the first matches.

The teams will compete in a knockout format to determine the champion, runner-up, and third-place finishers. The champion will receive a trophy, gold medals, a prize worth 20 million VND, and 10 cases of Red Bull Warrior; the runner-up will get a commemorative plaque, silver medals, a prize worth 10 million VND, and 5 cases of Red Bull Warrior; the third-place team will receive a commemorative plaque, bronze medals, a prize worth 5 million VND, and 5 cases of Red Bull Warrior.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the teams began competing in a spirit of noble sportsmanship and unity, delivering thrilling and spectacular matches to the audience.

Athlete Đặng Hữu Phòng, a maintenance worker at Fresenius Kabi Vietnam Joint Stock Company, shared that from early morning, the atmosphere at the opening ceremony venue was already bustling. When the ceremony started, he could feel the anticipation from the teams. Once the formalities ended and the opening whistle blew, the matches began. The excitement and joy he and others felt grew even stronger as they witnessed the first plays. The teams not only focused on technical preparation but also emphasized team spirit and audience support. He sensed a burning passion in every match. The young players gave their all, unafraid of physical contact, and were determined to score, creating beautiful plays. What impressed him most was the noble sportsmanship. Regardless of the situation, the teams always respected each other, both on and off the field.

"The 2026 Young Worker Football Tournament is a healthy and rewarding playground that allows workers to satisfy their passion for football. It not only brings thrilling moments on the pitch but also gives young workers a chance to interact, learn, and grow through each match. I have learned valuable lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and the responsibility of each member on the field. These are essential qualities not only in sports but also in work and daily life," shared Hữu Phòng.

Hữu Phòng also hopes the organizers will hold more football tournaments for young workers, providing them with opportunities for experience, interaction, and a regular, beneficial playground for laborers, thereby contributing to the improvement of young workers' spiritual lives.

The "Young Workers – Spreading Positive Energy" festival in 2026 will be held in three locations: Phú Thọ (May 30–31), Gia Lai (June 6–7), and Ho Chi Minh City (June 13–14), expected to attract over 6,000 young workers.