Social media is abuzz with the touching story of champion Tran The Trung in the Olympia finals.

Before that, in the final question of the final round, when victory was almost within reach, Trung shared a very honest story about his deceased sister. His story not only moved his parents, those sitting on the S14 studio, but also moved millions of viewers watching on television:

"Sister, Trung finally got to stand on the stage of the final round of the Road to Olympia competition. And this is also the dream that you told Trung long ago. Trung has achieved his dream, no matter what the result is. Thank you for always inspiring Trung," Trung said after answering the last question.

Trung's joy with family, friends and teachers at Vietnam Television. Photo: Phan Boi Chau School.

My sister was the first person to support and encourage Trung to join this contest, even though he was only a junior high school student at that time and had no idea how to start the Road to Olympia contest. She was also an example for Trung to strive for because she was also a student at a specialized school and graduated from a famous university in Hanoi.

Right after Trung's "breathtaking" victory, many shares from the audience were also sent to the owner of the 19th Olympia Laurel Wreath. Mr. Nguyen Hong - a former Literature student of the 21st class of Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, shared a photo of Trung crying after winning the competition and wrote "Tears on the intellectual playground":

Trung's touching story was shared by many former students of Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted. Photo: MH

"...My father, a military officer in uniform, could not hold back when on stage his son, who had just been crowned, said that he dedicated the laurel wreath not to his mother but to his deceased sister. There was something choked up, something like happiness and pain in him because his daughter had passed away and his son had truly grown up! And below the stage, on the four television bridges of the provinces, millions of viewers also shed tears...", he wrote.

Tran The Trung with his parents and teachers in Hanoi. Photo: Phan Boi Chau School.

Another fan, Ms. Hong Nhung, shared very sincerely: "Tran The Trung. You are an intelligent, brave and talented person. But more importantly, you are a person with a heart and deep affection. I admire you."

Teacher Nguyen Vuong Linh - Kim Lien Secondary School (Nam Dan) wrote: "A day for all of us to calm down and think: Intelligence always needs emotions, love is the motivation for each person in their luggage".

From Phan School, teacher Le Thi Lan also shared a very meaningful line about an excellent student of the school. She wrote "a sweet result but not really surprising because in you converge all the qualities of a mountain climber: Intelligence, courage and determination. You always have a clear attitude. Study when studying, play when playing, do not mix them up. This is something that many students cannot do. It cannot be denied that you have been blessed with great intelligence but it is your attitude that has brought you to the top of Olympia".

An emotional moment after the final.

Before that, right after the final match ended, many fans also sent their congratulations to Tran The Trung. From Hanoi, teacher Tran Ngoc Thang - Trung's homeroom teacher said: "When it came to the Finishing round, although we didn't say it, we were all extremely nervous and waiting. At that time, he had the advantage of having the leading score and was being closely followed by Hai Dang. But he was very confident and in control of his game. The 40-point question package that Trung chose did not surprise us and we believe that he made the right choice for his game."

The joy of victory at Nghe An bridgehead. Photo: Thanh Cuong

At the Hanoi bridge, Mr. Thang also excitedly said: After the thrilling victory, we all sat down to review the images and clips of the recent competition as well as the atmosphere of cheering for Trung in Nghe An and there was no greater joy.

My Ha