Vietnam U.23 team was awarded the First Class Labor Medal
On the afternoon of January 26, Ms. Tran Thi Ha, Head of the Central Emulation and Reward Committee, said that President Tran Dai Quang signed the Decision to award the First Class Labor Medal to the Vietnam U.23 Team.
In addition, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung and midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai were also awarded the Third Class Labor Medal for their outstanding performance at the AFC U-23 Championship held in China in 2018.
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| Coach Park Hang-seo is a figure especially loved by Vietnamese audiences. Photo: Ngoc Linh |
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| Quang Hai (19) was honored to receive the Third Class Labor Medal. Photo: Ngoc Linh |
On the same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc decided to award Certificates of Merit to 31 members of the Vietnam U.23 team, of which 21 players were awarded Certificates of Merit for their excellent performance; 10 officials, including the team leader, coach, technical director, interpreter, and doctor were awarded Certificates of Merit for their excellent performance in training and direction...
On the evening of January 26, the Prime Minister sent a message to the U.23 Vietnam team before the historic match.
“I send to Coach Park and the entire U.23 football team my warm feelings, the heat, the heroic atmosphere of the vibrant flags and the belief in victory from our homeland towards our beloved team.”
“The resilience, bravery, creativity in every pass and progress through each match of the players have brought us to the final of the AFC U23 Championship. These victories have aroused the strong love for the country and national pride of all Vietnamese people.”
“On January 27, the U.23 Vietnam team will enter a new match, the final match, a historic milestone for the country’s football. This is a very difficult challenge, but I want to tell you that more than 90 million Vietnamese people are behind you, cheering and following your every step and every move.
Under the majestic flag with the flying yellow star, be calm, confident, and compete with all your might for the colors of our beloved Vietnam!".
