Vietnamese spirit

Bui Hoai Son (Standing Member of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education)

In recent years, we Vietnamese have witnessed the "cow tongue line" appearing many times in events and on various media, causing public outrage.

The wave of protests against the "cow tongue line" shows passionate patriotism, a resolute attitude towards false propaganda plots of national sovereignty, and is a lesson in protecting the country early and from afar.

What is more valuable is the actions of each individual at international events. The attitude, spirit and bravery of Vietnam not only makes the people in the country feel proud but also makes the international community admire the image of the country and the patriotic culture of the Vietnamese people.

That is what we feel through the image of Tran Quyet Chien at the friendly match with the world's top player Dick Jaspers in Shanghai. The incident happened when the match between Tran Quyet Chien and Dick Jaspers was live on television and something unexpected appeared before the eyes of the viewers - a map of China with the "cow tongue line".

This is not only an offensive and unsportsmanlike act, but also a challenge to Vietnamese players and the Vietnamese people. However, Tran Quyet Chien made a meaningful decision: to withdraw from the tournament to demonstrate his pride in national sovereignty and patriotism as a Vietnamese.

We all know that sports are a great way to connect and celebrate cultural values ​​and national spirit. The spirit of patriotism and love for the country is a strong motivation for athletes to strive for the highest achievements.

Returning to the event in Shanghai, we can see that Tran Quyet Chien is not only an excellent player but also a representative of patriotism and national pride when he stood up to show his resolute attitude in protecting national sovereignty.

Our ancestors used to say: "The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every ordinary person" meaning that whether a nation is prosperous or declining, every ordinary person must be responsible. The proud action of Tran Quyet Chien is the most inspiring image of Vietnamese values ​​in the international arena.

I believe that Tran Quyet Chien's decision to withdraw from this friendly tournament will receive attention and appreciation from both the sports community and those who care about and oppose the "cow tongue line" around the world. Tran Quyet Chien's actions have most clearly demonstrated the way of reacting and the national spirit of the Vietnamese people in general in protecting national values ​​and respecting the sovereignty of their nation. This is something that will receive much affection and respect from people around the world.

This inspirational story affirms that every Vietnamese person going abroad, as well as every athlete competing internationally, is a brand ambassador of the country - carrying beautiful images, good stories, and good examples of the country, culture, and people of Vietnam.

This is an important responsibility and pride of every Vietnamese person. The awareness of that responsibility and pride makes each person more confident and courageous, and at the same time helps our country become greater, in line with President Ho Chi Minh's wish for a Vietnam to step up to the stage of glory, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world powers.

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