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Athlete Le Van Cong (second from left) received the Third Class Labor Medal. Photo: Organizing Committee. |
Speaking at the event, Mr. Hoang Dao Cuong - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism - emphasized: The Vietnam Sports Glory Program is not only a meaningful event to honor and reward outstanding athletes and coaches, but also an opportunity to review the formation and development of Vietnam Sports over the past 79 years, creating motivation to promote the patriotic emulation movement of the whole industry, striving to complete the important tasks set out in 2025.
"Among the outstanding athletes and coaches who deserve to be honored for their contributions to the country's sports, the fact that journalists nationwide voted for the 2024 national outstanding athletes and coaches recognized the efforts and attempts in training and competition of the outstanding athletes, coaches and sports teams to contribute to the country's sports career," Mr. Hoang Dao Cuong shared.
At the program, 5 coaches and 10 outstanding athletes of Vietnamese sports in 2024, along with 5 coaches and 3 outstanding Vietnamese disabled athletes in 2024, received certificates of merit from the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Olympic Committee.
The list of 10 outstanding national athletes in 2024 includes Trinh Thu Vinh (shooting), Tran Quyet Chien (billiards), Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen (volleyball), Nguyen Thi Huong (canoeing), Pham Thi Hue (rowing), Nguyen Thuy Linh (badminton), Nguyen Thi That (cycling), Ha Thi Linh (boxing), Tran Thi Nhi Yen (athletics), Do Thi Anh Nguyet (archery).
The 5 outstanding national coaches of 2024 include Nguyen Tuan Kiet (volleyball), Nguyen Viet Hoa (billiards), Nguyen Dinh Hoang (women's futsal), Luu Van Hoan (canoeing), and Tran Quoc Cuong (shooting).
At the program, the Organizing Committee awarded prizes in categories for the most favorite athlete on Tiktok (Nguyen Thuy Linh), the most favorite sports team on Tiktok (Vietnam women's volleyball team), and the most favorite soccer player on Tiktok (Nguyen Xuan Son).
In particular, at this event, the Organizing Committee held a ceremony to announce and award the Third Class Labor Medal of the President to athlete Le Van Cong and coach Le Quang Thai.
In addition, the Vietnam Sports Administration launched a response to the 33rd SEA Games and 13th ASEAN Para Games taking place in Thailand.
Another meaningful activity to celebrate Vietnam Sports Day is the Campaign “All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho” and “Olympic Running Day for the health of all people”. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Campaign and the 10th anniversary of Olympic Running Day for the health of all people.
Nearly 1,000 delegates, guests, coaches, and athletes participated in the Olympic Run Day for public health at the Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Center.
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