Also attending were leaders of departments, ministries and branches; representatives of the Public Security of units and localities; more than 20 Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives in Vietnam; along with nearly 10,000 spectators at the stadium and millions of people watching on television.
At the event, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Security presented flowers and souvenir flags to the 8 Heads of Delegation. Representatives of the Ministry of Public Security also honored the accompanying businesses - a testament to the close connection between sports , community and social responsibility.
The event was not only an impressive opening for the regional tournament, but also an emotional art-sports festival, honoring the spirit of solidarity and friendship among countries in the ASEAN Community.
Speaking at the ceremony, General Luong Tam Quang emphasized: “Promoting the spirit of solidarity, honesty, and nobility, I believe that the 2025 ASEAN Police Football Tournament will be a great success, contributing to fans with good football matches and beautiful goals; leaving a strong impression deeply demonstrating the solidarity, close and effective cooperation between the police forces of the countries, to protect the peaceful life of the people for the peace of humanity; continuing to affirm that Vietnam is always ready to be a friend, a reliable partner, an active and responsible member of the international community, always striving, increasing contributions, maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world”.
Where art flourishes with regional sports
The opening ceremony was elaborately staged with a combination of modern technology and traditional art. Laser mapping effects, 360-degree lighting, mobile stages, drone performances… brought viewers into a space filled with vibrant ASEAN culture.
The parade of teams comes to life as each country's flags, symbols and characteristics are projected on stage.
In the sky, drones carrying LED flags of countries and the ASEAN flag fluttered, creating a touching moment of regional solidarity. The vibrant dance moves of hundreds of cheerleaders to multinational music opened the inspirational sports night.
The main artistic highlight is the drum performance combined with lion, dragon and unicorn dances with strong Vietnamese characteristics, with the theme "Aspiration to shine", performed by nearly 600 students of the People's Police Academy.
Artists Dong Hung, Vo Ha Tram, Oplus group and international guests from 6 countries performed on a multilingual mashup, spreading the message of a peaceful, developed, and united Southeast Asia for the future.
Future aspirations from the next generations
At the end of the program, children from SHB FC Academy Training Center sang on the field - symbolizing the next generation's belief in sports and human values.
With nearly 500 actors, along with a synchronized LED lighting system, the stage was elevated into a vivid art painting, where sports and culture converge. At the same time, it symbolized the future, technology and a constantly changing Southeast Asia. At the climax, the championship trophy, the official symbol of the tournament, was introduced to the public.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the main sponsor, Mr. Do Quang Vinh - Vice Chairman and Deputy General Director of SHB shared: “SHB and T&T are extremely honored to accompany the 2025 ASEAN Police Football Tournament, a special sporting event, contributing to strengthening friendship, cooperation and the aspiration to build a peaceful, stable and developed region.
For more than three decades, T&T Group and SHB Bank have always considered accompanying sports, cultural and community activities as their mission. The love of football has become a characteristic gene of T&T Group and SHB people - associated with the spirit of dedication and the aspiration to elevate the country's sports."
The opening ceremony of the 2025 ASEAN Police Football Tournament fully conveyed a meaningful message: sports are not only a game of technique and physical strength, but also a place to nurture the spirit of solidarity, promote understanding, cooperation and responsibility for a peaceful, safe and sustainable regional community. Immediately after the opening ceremony, the match between the Vietnam People's Public Security and the Royal Thai Police took place, opening the emotional journey.
The 2025 ASEAN Police Football Tournament will take place from July 7 to 15. This event is part of the activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the People's Public Security Day and the 20th anniversary of the National Security Day.
This year's tournament is hosted by the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Department of Political Affairs (X03), the Vietnam People's Public Security Sports Association, the Vietnam Sports Department, and the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). T&T Group and SHB Bank accompany and sponsor the tournament.
The hosts of this year's tournament are the two teams CAND Vietnam I and CAND Vietnam II. Of which, 5 ASEAN countries sent teams to participate: Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste and the only non-bloc team is Australia (with a Football Federation in Southeast Asia).
The tournament is divided into 2 groups, specifically: Group A competes at Hang Day Stadium, including the teams: Vietnam People's Public Security I, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia. Group B competes at PVF Stadium in Hung Yen, including: Vietnam People's Public Security II, Australia, Singapore, Timor Leste. Immediately after the opening ceremony, the exciting competition between the two teams of Vietnam People's Public Security and the Royal Thai Police took place at Hang Day Stadium.
The prize for the tournament champion is 30,000 USD, the runner-up team receives 15,000 USD and the two third-place teams receive 5,000 USD each.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/ban-hoa-ca-cua-the-thao-nghe-thuat-va-tinh-huu-nghi-150812.html
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