Berlin (VNA) – The eighth Vietnam-Germany Friendship Golf Tournament was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on May 11 as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The annual event, aimed at strengthening ties between the Vietnamese community and German friends, gathered over 100 golfers, including the Vietnamese Embassy staff, Lao Ambassador Mayboua Xayavong, representatives from the Japanese Embassy, German friends, sponsors, and others from golf clubs across the country.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Quang Minh expressed his pleasure at the strong turnout and noted that this year’s tournament carried special significance. In addition to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, it also coincided with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the victory over fascism.
The diplomat also highlighted that the tournament was held on Mother's Day, contributing to a larger number of female participants. He extended his best wishes to all women and mothers present and wished for a successful, sportsmanlike competition.
After nearly five hours of play over 18 holes at the Kallin Golf Course in Nauen, Brandenburg state, German golfer Sebastian Pietz from Berlin claimed the championship and also won the Longest Drive award./.
