NUC's football tournament will be held from November 18-29 in the campus stadium of the Hà Nội University of Science and Technology. Photos courtesy of Vietcontent

HÀ NỘI — Sixteen strongest team will vie for the victory trophy in the final round of the National University Championship's (NUC) football tournament — TV360 Cup — from November 18-29.

They have found their slots after nearly one month of qualification competitions in different localities.

They are divided into groups and will compete in the campus stadium of the Hà Nội University of Science and Technology (HUST). 

 The tournament is organised by the Ministry of Education and Training, in coordination with the Việt Nam University and the Professional Sports Association, and Vietcontent, other units, aiming to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the tradition of the national education industry (1945-2025).  

The event is expected to enhance unity and competitiveness within the education sector, promote the school sports movement, and encourage a healthy lifestyle among students.

It also serves as an opportunity for scouts to discover and nurture young football talents, to prepare them for regional and international student sports competitions. 

A total of VNĐ210 million (US$8,000) will be given best teams and outstanding players. The champions will take VNĐ80 million while the two runners-up will pocket VNĐ50 million and VNĐ30 million, respectively.

The organisers said the NUC's football tournament was the largest event of student' competition. From this launching pad, many student-players have stepped into the National Football League.  

A draw for basketball event is conducted on November 5.

Also on November 5, a draw for the NUC's basketball tournament, the TV360 Cup, was conducted. 

The 14 strongest teams, eight men's and six women's, defeated powerful rivals from qualification to advance to the final rounds of the fourth season.

 They will compete in the group round from November 6 at the HUST's gymnasium under the slogan Lead the Game. The final matches are scheduled on November 14. 

A total of VND 250 million will be distributed to the strongest teams and most valuable players.

The Việt Nam Basketball Federation officials will take charge of the organisation and professional works as the world basketball federation rules will be applied.

Basketball features large number of supporters.

 “For many years, Viettel in general and TV360 in particular have always believed that sports are not just a competition of strength, but a journey to build courage, teamwork, and belief in victory,” said Mai Như Ngọc, Deputy Director of Viettel Telecom — the operator of TV360, a multi-platform entertainment and television service.

"Accompanying the NUC's tournaments is not only a sponsorship activity, but also a mission to accompany, inspire and empower the young generation of Việt Nam."

TV360 will broadcast all 410 matches of both tournaments on its channels, along with producing highlights and organising mini games with special gifts to the winners. VNS