U23 player Quang Hai was teased by his teammates for being shorter than Miss Vietnam My Linh.
The famous midfielder and Miss Vietnam 2016 reunited at a meet-and-greet on the morning of January 29th in Hanoi.
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Miss My Linh interacted with midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, defender Doan Van Hau, and center-back Bui Tien Dung at the awards ceremony of the Central Youth Union and the Fund for Supporting Young Talents. As one of the honored figures in the program, the beauty queen wore a modernized ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) and styled her hair simply. |
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My Linh took souvenir photos with the players and guests. |
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Quang Hai was seated next to My Linh. He was embarrassed when his teammates teased him, telling him to stand on tiptoe to be as tall as the beautiful woman. My Linh also smiled brightly at the playful antics of the U23 players. |
* Midfielder Quang Hai - the king of youth tournaments
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My Linh asked for an autograph from player Van Hau. Earlier, Miss Vietnam 2016 flew on the same flight as the national team from Changzhou (China) back to Hanoi. At the airport, she asked for autographs from coach Park Hang-seo and other players she admired.Bui Tien DungLuong Xuan Truong, Van Thanh, Duy Manh... My Linh recounted that she and many other fans were moved when they witnessed the players competing until the very last minute in the snow and rain, scoring the equalizer. Many people were crying even before the match ended. "Even though we didn't win the championship, Linh believes the players have won in the hearts of 90 million people," she said. |
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Do My Linh recounted how fortunate she was to be among thousands of fans present at the Changzhou stadium to cheer on the Vietnamese U23 team in the final match. Despite facing many difficulties due to unfavorable weather, she managed to arrive at the stadium just before kick-off. Because of the crowded conditions, she even lost her backpack at the stadium, but other Vietnamese fans kept it safe for her. |
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Besides the athletes, My Linh was also awarded a certificate of merit for her achievements and efforts in the recent Miss World competition. Immediately after the exchange, My Linh traveled to Cu Vai, where she had previously undertaken a charity trip and won an award.Miss PhilanthropyIn the end. |
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Ngoc Nu, the winner of the "Most Charming Face" award at Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, was present to support Quang Hai. |
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Ngoc Van - "Media Darling" of Miss Vietnam 2016 (left) - and beauty queen Lan Huong (right). |