The Vietnamese team offers incense to pay tribute to the Hung Kings.
Hai Hoang•January 7, 2025 20:57
Coach Kim Sang-sik and captain Do Duy Manh, representing the Vietnamese team, offered incense to express gratitude to the Hung Kings after winning the 2024 ASEAN Cup.
On the morning of January 7, Head of the delegation Tran Anh Tu, Coach Kim Sang-sik and Captain Duy Manh represented the Vietnamese team, along with representatives of the Vietnam Football Federation and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho province, to bring the ASEAN Cup 2024 Championship Cup back to the homeland, to the Upper Temple to offer incense to report their achievements and pay tribute to King Hung, after the team was crowned Champion in the regional arena. Photo: Hai HoangAt Kinh Thien Palace on the top of Nghia Linh Mountain, the delegates, along with coach Kim Sang-sik and player Do Duy Manh, respectfully offered incense to commemorate the Hung Kings who founded the country; presented the Championship Cup and reported on the achievements the team had made at the ASEAN Cup 2024. Photo: Hai HoangOn the journey to the Championship, the Vietnamese team set a series of new records, with the highlight being the absolute victory over the reigning ASEAN Cup 2022 Champion Thailand in both the first and second leg of the Final. Photo: Hai HoangNot only that, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team are also the only team to win the Championship with an undefeated record (7 wins and 1 draw) at an ASEAN Cup. Photo: Hai HoangIncluding 4 absolute victories at home ground Viet Tri with the highlight being the brilliant performance of striker Nguyen Xuan Son. Photo: Hai HoangBefore the spirits of the Hung Kings, the delegates, coach Kim Sang-sik and player Do Duy Manh vowed to unite, practice hard, and continue to play their best for the country in the coming time with the goal of passing the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup to participate in the most prestigious tournament in Asia for the third consecutive time. Photo: Hai HoangImmediately after the ceremony of reporting achievements at the Upper Temple, the delegates offered incense and the 2024 ASEAN Cup Championship Cup at the Hung Kings' Tomb. Before that, Head Coach of the Vietnam National Team Kim Sang-sik recorded his achievements in the Golden Book kept at the Hung Kings' Temple Historical Relic Site, expressing his determination to continue dedicating himself to bringing new successes to Vietnamese football. Photo: Hai HoangThe Vietnamese team brought the Cup back to the homeland and offered incense to honor the Hung Kings. Clip: Hai Hoang
