What are Phu Yen's 'mountain climbers' preparing for the Road to Olympia final?

"Climber" Tran Trung Kien brings lucky objects in the upcoming race - Photo: MINH CHIEN

Compared to the other 3 "climbers" of the final round of the Road to Olympia this year, Tran Trung Kien is the "racer" who attracts attention because he is only a student from a district school, but is the first student from Phu Yen to reach the final round of this exciting competition for students nationwide.

Lucky mascot in mountain climbing journey

Le Hong Phong High School encourages and wishes Kien success in the final round of Road to Olympia - Photo: Le Hong Phong High School

Tran Trung Kien is a special contestant to be present in the final round of the first quarter thanks to having the second highest score in the weekly and monthly rounds. Compared to his opponents, he is the only contestant who has not won the laurel wreath.

In the end, Kien won with 235 points, bringing the first television bridge to Phu Yen and to the school he was attending.

These days, Kien is working hard to prepare for the final round. It is expected that on October 10, Kien, his family, homeroom teacher and the principal of Le Hong Phong High School will go to Hanoi to attend the final round on October 13.

"The school established an advisory board to review for me. In addition to equipping me with knowledge, I also prepared myself mentally to "fight" with all my might to respond to the expectations, support, and help of my relatives, teachers, friends, and the people of Phu Yen" - Kien confided.

Kien's house is a small grocery store near the market in Hoa Dong commune (Tay Hoa district). Many certificates of merit, laurel wreaths - the symbol of victory of the climber of the Road to Olympia - are solemnly arranged by Kien in a glass cabinet - Photo: MINH CHIEN

Coming to the final race, in addition to preparing knowledge, Kien also brought lucky mascots such as teddy bears given by friends, or a wooden pencil box engraved with words given to him by his sister.

Kien revealed that these are lucky items that helped him win previous races.

"As the exam day approaches, I feel quite nervous but also very happy. After studying, I usually spend time playing soccer to relax, learn more about society, and outline my strategy for the final round," Kien said.

Ms. Tran Thi Bich Loan (48 years old, Kien's mother) said that her family is always the support for her friend in the final round.

"Every time Kien takes an exam, our family follows him to take care of him and support him. We respect and support all of his decisions and efforts. We keep all the awards, certificates, and recognitions that Kien has received or achieved since he was a child and put them in a glass cabinet as a source of pride," said Ms. Loan.

Identify "peak performance"

Nghinh Phong Tower Square, where the live broadcast point is held in Phu Yen province - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG

Mr. Chau Van Toc, Kien's homeroom teacher at Le Hong Phong High School, said that in addition to excelling in reaching the final round of the Road to Olympia, Tran Trung Kien also achieved the title of "3 Good Students" at the Central Youth Union level.

According to the head teacher, the school's teachers also supported and reviewed knowledge for Kien, but the results were mainly from Kien's self-study and research.

"I hope Kien can determine his "peak performance", which means that each person's performance sometimes goes up, sometimes goes down... but he has to wait until the final day of the Road to Olympia, this peak performance must be at its peak. Kien must be in the best condition and must have all three factors, including health, mentality and ability. The school and the province have high expectations and are proud of him," said Mr. Toc.

According to Ms. Tran Thi Le Thuy - Principal of Le Hong Phong High School, on October 13, the television bridge in Phu Yen province will be held at Thap Nghinh Phong Square (Tuy Hoa City). The school has arranged buses to pick up 1,470 students to come here to cheer for Kien.

In addition, the school also prepares performances inspired by Bài Chòi, incorporating landmarks of Phú Yên province… Currently, the preparation work is almost ready.

"The school also created all conditions such as opening the library 24/7 for Kien to read books to gain more knowledge and update current and social issues. Recently, the school also held a farewell ceremony for him, teachers and parents to attend the Road to Olympia as a word of encouragement and good luck to him," said Ms. Thuy.

Phu Yen bridge point is held at Nghinh Phong square

The Department of Education and Training of Phu Yen province has sent an official dispatch to units regarding the coordination in producing a live television broadcast of the Road to Olympia 2024 program in Phu Yen province.

The live broadcast will take place from 8:30 a.m. on October 13 at Nghinh Phong Tower Square, with a stage with sound system and LED screen also installed here.

In addition to provincial and department leaders, nearly 5,000 high school students from schools in Phu Yen also attended.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nha-leo-nui-phu-yen-chuan-bi-gi-cho-chung-ket-duong-len-dinh-olympia-20241009114725928.htm