Vientiane (VNA) - The first Vietnam - Laos Friendship Golf Tournament 2025 - Nam A Bank Cup teed off at the Long Thanh Golf Course in Vientiane, Laos, on February 15.
The event was co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese, and the Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank.
The tournament saw the participation of high-ranking officials of Laos, including Politburo members and Deputy Prime Ministers Saleumxay Kommasith and Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune; Khamphan Pheuyavong, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Chairman of the LPRP Central Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training; and Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam.
In his opening remarks, Tam stressed that the tournament was part of the efforts to promote people-to-people diplomacy and business and investment cooperation between the Vietnamese and Lao business communities.
He emphasised that the event provided an opportunity for golfers, entrepreneurs, and participants to connect, share valuable experiences, and further strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Participants will compete for titles such as Best Gross as well as first, second, and third prizes in various groups. Additionally, technical awards like Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, and Nearest to the Line are up for grabs.
Beyond the main prizes, the tournament also offered unique side awards to encourage enthusiastic and creative participation. These include the FairPlay Award for golfers demonstrating sportsmanship and fairness, the Style Award for those with impressive on-course fashion and performance, and the Parman Award for players achieving the most pars throughout the tournament.
Following the opening ceremony, golfers took to the course, showcasing their skills and strategies in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.
The event not only highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship but also deepened the friendship and solidarity between the two countries./.
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