Sharing the joy with Quang Huy, the shooting team as well as the Vietnamese Sports Delegation, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said: “On behalf of the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, I would like to send my congratulations to Pham Quang Huy, the shooting team as well as the Vietnamese Sports Delegation. This achievement is not due to luck or a momentary explosive performance, but it is the result of the athlete's long-term efforts and accumulation, demonstrating Quang Huy's stable performance and class. The Asian Games arena is very fierce and any medal of Vietnam is worthy of respect. Quang Huy's gold medal is truly precious. Huy also won a bronze medal for the team. Truly excellent".
Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong visited and encouraged athletes and coaches before the competition day at the 19th Asian Games. Photo: Quy Luong
During the preparation of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation for the 19th Asian Games, Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong regularly visited, encouraged and urged the preparations of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation. The Deputy Minister also went to the Hangzhou Athletes Village to meet and encourage the spirit of the members of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation before the opening of the 19th Asian Games.
Previously, during his visit to the Vietnamese Sports Delegation on September 22, the Deputy Minister also assessed that this is a difficult and harsh Games, requiring athletes to make more efforts to compete and surpass themselves and know how to take advantage of every opportunity to win. The largest sports event in the continent is also a gathering place for elite athletes from the world and continental arenas, in which Vietnamese athletes are also elite athletes, selected and trained. Therefore, each athlete should clearly understand their honor, pride and responsibility to make the highest effort. The Deputy Minister requested that the Vietnamese Sports Delegation pay the best attention and care to logistics and medical care so that the athletes can compete in the best condition.
Quang Huy (middle) has made Vietnamese shooting famous. Photo: Quy Luong
From Quang Huy's gold medal and the shooting event, Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong believes that Vietnamese athletes will continue to maintain their composure and compete well in the remaining events today and the following days to complete the set goals.
Previously, in the final round of the men's 10m air pistol individual event, Quang Huy overcame many strong opponents from Korea, Uzbekistan and host China to win the gold medal. Specifically, Quang Huy ranked first with a score of 240.5, surpassing Lee Won-ho (Korea) who ranked second with 239.4 points. This is also the first gold medal of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation at the 19th Asian Games, and also the first gold medal in the history of Vietnamese shooting participating in the Asian Games. In addition to the gold medal, Quang Huy, along with Phan Cong Minh and Lai Cong Minh, won a bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol team event.
THU SAM – NGOC THIEN
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