With the desire to create a healthy and meaningful sports playground while strengthening the bonds among generations of alumni, faculty, and businesses, on September 21, 2025, the Alumni Association of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) organized the 2025 Alumni Sports Festival, attracting the enthusiastic participation of nearly 200 athletes from various units, enterprises, and alumni groups.

This year’s Sports Festival took place in a lively atmosphere to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the University’s establishment (1962–2025) and the 3rd anniversary of the Alumni Association (2022–2025). The competition featured three sports: football, tennis, and pickleball, gathering 5 football teams, 30 tennis pairs, and 17 pickleball pairs. The matches delivered many thrilling and exciting moments, showcasing determination, fair play, and solidarity.

In each event, athletes not only displayed impressive professional skills but also spread the spirit of unity, exchange, and learning.

At the closing ceremony, the Organizing Committee awarded cups, medals, and prizes to the outstanding teams and athlete pairs across the three sports. In addition, the event marked an important milestone with the introduction of the Provisional Executive Committee of the HCMUTE Alumni Business Club, opening a new direction in strengthening the connection among the university, alumni, and enterprises.

The Organizing Committee presented prizes to participating teams

The Organizing Committee offered flowers and appreciation letters to the diamond sponsor of the festival

The Organizing Committee offered flowers and appreciation letters to the gold sponsor of the festival

Speaking at the Closing Ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang – President of HCMUTE, expressed his delight at meeting and connecting with generations of alumni who once studied and built precious memories at HCMUTE. He emphasized that HCMUTE is always a common home, with open arms welcoming its alumni, and the Alumni Sports Festival 2025 is a vivid testament to that bond.

The Rector also shared that the event was not only a healthy and beneficial sports playground but also an opportunity for alumni to meet, exchange, and share experiences while enhancing relationships among the university, alumni, and businesses. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang highlighted the role of alumni in affirming the university’s prestige and in inspiring and supporting younger generations of students. He added that in recent years, the University has made strong progress, becoming a source of pride for many generations of teachers, alumni, and students. The companionship and contributions of alumni play a great part in that journey, and events like today’s Sports Festival serve as bridges of solidarity, affection, and togetherness among alumni generations.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang – President of HCMUTE – delivering remarks at the Closing Ceremony

In particular, the Alumni Association launched a scholarship fundraising campaign for HCMUTE students, receiving support from many individuals and businesses with contributions exceeding 45 million VND. This is a practical source of encouragement, helping disadvantaged students continue their studies and personal development.

The success of the 2025 Alumni Sports Festival not only brought meaningful sporting experiences but also affirmed that this will become an annual activity of the HCMUTE Alumni Association. The event left many beautiful memories and contributed to building a united and connected alumni community, sustainably developing alongside the university’s overall growth.

Competition results:

1. Tennis
• Level B:
o First Prize: Mr. Hoang An Quoc – Mr. Le Ba Tan
o Second Prize: Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Hoa (TPE) – Mr. Nguyen Vu
o Third Prize: Mr. Huynh Huu Nghi – Mr. Nguyen Duc Nha; Mr. Nguyen Huu Truong – Mr. Nguyen Tich Thien
• Level A:
o First Prize: Mr. Nguyen Huu Truong – Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nguyen
o Second Prize: Mr. Nguyen Tri Thien – Mr. Huynh Kim Hao
o Third Prize: Mr. Nguyen Ho Dung Khanh (Son Ha Elevator) – Mr. Nguyen Duc Lam;
Mr. Nguyen Van Long Giang – Mr. Tran Phong Vinh
2. Pickleball
• Mixed Doubles:
o First Prize: Mr. Le Trung Kien – Ms. Phung Phuong Thu Thuy
o Second Prize: Mr. Tran Quang Nhut – Ms. Tran Phuong Anh
o Third Prize: Mr. Luc Kim Quoc – Ms. Tran Thi Thu Nga;
Mr. Le Chi Kien – Ms. Dang Thi My Hoe
• Men’s Doubles:
o First Prize: Mr. Vu Tien Phat – Mr. Do Thanh Trung
o Second Prize: Mr. Nguyen Thanh Long – Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hanh (B&I)
o Third Prize: Mr. Pham Xuan Nga – Mr. Ho Van Quyet;
Mr. Vo Tuan Huynh – Mr. Tran Van Loi
3. Football
• Individual Award:
o Top Scorer: Van Nguyen Chan Hung (Alumni Team of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering) with 6 goals
• Team Awards:
o Style Award: Alumni Team of the Faculty of Information Technology
o Third Place: Alumni Team of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
o Runner-up: Alumni Team of the Faculty of Printing & Communications
o Champion: Alumni Team of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering