Hue student Hoang Anh Minh dramatically wins the crown in the 26th season of the "Road to Olympia" competition.
In Week 3 - Month 1 of the 26th season of Olympia, Hoang Anh Minh (Nguyen Hue High School - Hue) made an impressive breakthrough to win with a total score of 215.
The Week 3 - March - Quarter 1 competition of the 26th season of the "Road to Olympia" program concluded with a convincing victory for Hoang Anh Minh (Nguyen Hue High School – Hue). The match witnessed a dramatic intellectual contest between four contestants: Pham Duc Thang (Kim Son A High School – Ninh Binh), Hoang Anh Minh (Nguyen Hue High School – Hue), Tran Anh Khoa (Tan Phu High School – Dong Nai), and Duong Hoa Binh (Xuan Dinh High School – Hanoi).
A lively opening and a turning point: Overcoming Obstacles.
Right from the opening round, the contestants showed great determination. After the group and individual rounds, Tran Anh Khoa temporarily held the advantage with 70 points. Closely following behind were Pham Duc Thang with 60 points, Hoang Anh Minh with 55 points, and Duong Hoa Binh with 30 points.
The dynamics of the competition changed rapidly in the Obstacle Course segment. With a nine-letter clue, as soon as the second clue appeared, Hoang Anh Minh bravely pressed the buzzer and gave the answer "December". This absolute accuracy not only earned him crucial points but also propelled the student from Hue to the top of the leaderboard with 105 points.
The thrilling chase for the lead lasted until the very last minutes.
As the competition entered the Speed Round, the atmosphere in the studio heated up more than ever as the contestants continuously chased each other's scores. Hoang Anh Minh continued to maintain his consistent performance to hold onto the lead with 185 points. Meanwhile, Anh Khoa was close behind with 150 points, Hoa Binh had 110 points, and Duc Thang had 100 points.
The final round showcased some strategic thinking. Despite facing difficulties with his question package, Hoang Anh Minh quickly seized the opportunity to answer during his opponent's turn, increasing his lead. Pham Duc Thang also made a commendable breakthrough, capitalizing on the mistakes of other contestants to move up to second place overall.
In the end, Hoang Anh Minh brilliantly won the laurel wreath with a total score of 215, officially securing his place in the Monthly competition. Below is the detailed score table of the contestants:
| Candidates | School | Total score |
|---|---|---|
| Hoang Anh Minh | Nguyen Hue High School – Hue | 215 |
| Pham Duc Thang | Kim Son A High School – Ninh Binh | 160 |
| Tran Anh Khoa | Tan Phu High School – Dong Nai | 150 |
| Duong Hoa Binh | Xuan Dinh High School – Hanoi | 100 |
