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Banking sector staff compete in first pickleball tournament in Gia Lai

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Gia Lai Province hosted its first pickleball tournament for banking sector officials and employees on January 18, drawing nearly 70 participants to the High Five Pickleball court in Pleiku Ward.
Athletes compete enthusiastically, delivering many impressive rallies. Photo: H.H

Competitors from banks across the province contested two categories—men’s doubles (level 5.1) and mixed doubles (level 4.7), in a round-robin format before advancing to knockout rounds. Organizers said the event aimed to promote sports participation and strengthen connections among banking units.

Matches were marked by fast pace and strong spectator support, with players delivering several notable rallies throughout the day.

Athletes competing at the High Five Pickleball four-court complex. Photo: H.H

In the men’s doubles category, Lê Xuân Hoàng and Hồ Hoài Thanh secured first place. Hà Hoàng Hải and Nguyễn Vũ Ngọc finished second, while the pairs of Hồ Bảo Quốc – Nguyễn Văn Hải and Vũ Thành Trung – Nguyễn Tuấn Đạt shared third place.

In the mixed doubles bracket, first prize went to Nguyễn Văn Hải and Phan Thị Hiền. The team of Nguyễn Phi Minh Long and Phan Thị Hương Thảo placed second. Third place was shared by Đinh Bá Cường – Nguyễn Thị Khánh Ly and Nguyễn Vũ Tường Việt – Lê Thị Thúy Ngân.

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