The organizers speak out

Today (March 9), the organizing committee of the 2025 national pickleball championship officially announced: "The organizing committee always upholds the spirit of noble sportsmanship and hopes that all athletes and fans will maintain a calm and proper attitude when watching and competing. This morning (March 9), the organizing committee held an urgent meeting with the executive board to resolve problems that arose during the tournament last night (March 8). At the same time, security has been increased to ensure that today's matches take place smoothly, professionally and fairly. Let's work together to create an explosive final day of competition that is still civilized and respectful of each other."

Athlete Vu Son Tung "caused a storm" when arguing with the referee supervisor at the 2025 national pickleball championship

PHOTO: DUONG CAO KAWIN CLUB

On the previous day of the competition, there was an incident where athlete Vu Son Tung, after losing the match, went to the referee's room to express his anger at the referee supervisor for not doing his job properly, affecting the match. Specifically, athlete Vu Son Tung said that the referee supervisor did not intervene properly in the in/out decision. In addition, when a fan had an annoying behavior towards an athlete while competing, the athlete complained to the referee, the referee supervisor, and asked to invite the fan out but was refused. The athlete from Hai Phong used rude words when talking to the referee supervisor, the clip of the incident was shared on many pickleball forums, leaving mixed comments.

Athlete Vu Son Tung competes at the 2025 national pickleball championship

PHOTO: DUONG CAO KAWIN CLUB

What did Vu Son Tung admit?

Speaking to Thanh Nien today, Mr. Mac Xuan Tung - in charge of the pickleball department of the Vietnam Sports Administration, a member of the organizing committee, said: "This morning, the organizing committee, the tournament's executive board, representatives of Duong Cao Kawin Club, athlete Vu Son Tung and the referee supervisor sat down to discuss with each other in the spirit of reconciliation, learning from experience, and sharing to bring success to the new sport of pickleball. Athlete Vu Son Tung admitted that his words were not up to standard due to frustration with the referee supervisor. The referee supervisor also said that they would learn from experience to do better. Everything was resolved smoothly."

Athlete Vu Son Tung continued to compete in the men's doubles event for the U.19+ age group, standing with Dinh Ba Trong to win the right to enter the semi-finals before being stopped by the pair Phuc Huynh/Vinh Hien. The 2025 National Pickleball Championship also ended today with an overwhelming victory belonging to the athletes of D-Joy Club.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/vu-vdv-vu-son-tung-buc-xuc-o-giai-pickleball-quoc-gia-ban-to-chuc-len-tieng-185250309132806868.htm