On the morning of October 17, 2026, Ba Ria – Vung Tau House Development Joint Stock Company (HODECO) officially inaugurated a new Pickleball court complex at the Hai Dang Housing Area – The Light City (Phuoc Thang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), while hosting a celebratory friendly Pickleball tournament to mark the occasion.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Nguyen Tan Ban – Secretary of the Phuoc Thang Ward Party Committee; Mr. Ngoc Thanh Dung – Vice Chairman of the Ward People’s Committee; alongside leadership representatives from the Vung Tau branches of BIDV, Vietcombank, and PGBank. Representing HODECO were Mr. Doan Huu Thuan – Chairman of the Board of Directors; Mr. Le Viet Lien – General Director; Mr. Doan Huu Ha Vinh – Party Committee Secretary, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Deputy General Director; together with company officers, employees, and competing athletes.
Mr. Doan Huu Ha Vinh – Party Committee Secretary, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Deputy General Director speaks at the inauguration ceremony
Invested across an area of over 1,000 m², the complex features 3 competition-grade courts along with supporting auxiliary amenities. Alongside existing tennis courts, Olympus Park, and the swimming pool, this new facility enhances the integrated amenity ecosystem at The Light City, offering residents an active space for physical fitness, leisure, and community engagement directly within the urban area.
Leaders of Phuoc Thang Ward and HODECO executive management perform the ceremonial ribbon-cutting
Speaking at the event, Mr. Doan Huu Ha Vinh, representing HODECO’s executive management, commended the effective coordination among internal functional departments and the general contractor in bringing the project to fruition, while extending sincere appreciation to attending dignitaries, partners, and guests. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the friendly Pickleball tournament kicked off in an enthusiastic atmosphere, encouraging camaraderie, teamwork, and sportsmanship among participants.
Dignitaries and competing athletes take a commemorative group photograph
The official launch of the Pickleball court complex reinforces HODECO’s strategic commitment to developing The Light City as a modern, fully integrated urban township—prioritizing complete lifestyle amenities, elevating living standards, and fostering a vibrant, civilized, and cohesive residential community.
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