'Google Boy' wins Olympia
On fan pages and personal profiles, people in Quang Tri province are openly expressing their pride in the new champion of 'Road to Olympia'.
After days of anticipation, Phan Đăng Nhật Minh has claimed the top spot in the 17th season of the "Road to Olympia" competition. With 300 points, Nhật Minh once again demonstrated his excellence and competitive spirit as a record holder. Previously, Nhật Minh was known by the nickname "Google Boy" and was considered the most formidable opponent among the four contestants.
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Nhat Minh won the 17th Olympia competition. |
The news filled those born in Quang Tri with immense pride. Relatives, teachers, and friends at Hai Lang High School were overwhelmed with emotion. This morning, it rained in Hai Lang, Quang Tri, but it couldn't dampen the feelings of everyone celebrating Nhat Minh.
On fan pages about Quang Tri, numerous statuses and tens of thousands of comments sent congratulations to Nhat Minh. "The Google Boy" is now seen as an idol by many young people and a source of pride for many people in this central region of Vietnam.
"Nhat Minh has won the Olympia competition. It's amazing and I don't know what more to say," the Quang Tri People's Fanpage shared the news.
Minh Phuong shared: "I've been waiting for 10 months and today we have a very satisfying result. Congratulations to Nhat Minh, he is truly a great source of pride for Quang Tri province."
Mr. Tien Tran (from Quang Tri province, currently living in Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "You've won, Phan Dang Nhat Minh! I was nervous about every question and got goosebumps when I learned you were the new champion of Olympia. There's nothing more to be proud of."
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The people of Quang Tri are proud of Phan Dang Nhat Minh. |
"He is a great source of pride for the school, his family, teachers, friends, and above all, for the people of Quang Tri. Hai Lang High School is a village school, but that doesn't mean its students aren't outstanding. Nhat Minh is a testament to other exemplary students, inspiring them to continue making their mark and bringing glory to this heroic land," Ms. Phuong Loan said, unable to hide her emotion.
Huyen Minh shared: "This year's Olympia final was truly amazing, with some fantastic contestants and, most importantly, a deserving champion. Reaching the Olympia final, regardless of the outcome, makes everyone a winner. I greatly admire the fighting spirit of the contestants. Nhat Minh left an unforgettable impression on me from the day he became the champion of Chinh Phuc. I've been waiting for the day he would wear the Olympia crown for over three years. Finally, it has come true. Congratulations on your victory, on your tireless efforts – an ordinary but extraordinary person."
The principal of Hai Lang High School in Quang Tri shared: "Today, Nhat Minh truly shone. All the teachers, friends, and people of Hai Lang, Quang Tri, honor Nhat Minh."
The homeroom teacher recited a poem dedicated to Nhat Minh: "Still the beloved one. Still the kind mother teacher to all the children. May your faith be fulfilled. Climb to the peak of a thousand wise people." Not only among the people of Quang Tri, but also on social media, the keywords with hashtags #PhanDangNhatMinhhay #caubeGoogle are creating a "storm".
On his fan page, Nhat Minh responded to everyone's support: "Thank you sincerely to everyone who has always been there to support and encourage Nhat Minh so much. The three finalists today are all winners already; Nhat Minh was just a little luckier than them."
Before Nhật Minh, the people of Quảng Trị had once been proud when Văn Viết Đức from Quảng Trị Town High School won the Olympia competition. That was Văn Viết Đức, the champion of the 15th Olympia competition.
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