Close-up of the teachers and students of the Song Lam Nghe An youth team training in the blazing sun
Duc Anh•DNUM_CBZAFZCACF 14:06
Under the scorching heat of mid-May, when the artificial turf can reach 40 degrees Celsius, the players at the Song Lam Nghe An Youth Football Training Center still diligently practice each step, each kick, each coordination according to the coach's strict training plan.
In the afternoon, students are divided into 2 shifts: Shift 1 from 2pm and Shift 2 from 4pm. Due to the lack of playgrounds and the damaged lighting system, teachers and students are forced to practice at the right time in the hot sun, instead of waiting for the weather to cool down. Photo: Duc AnhUnder the scorching sun, the training shirts quickly became soaked, and the players had to constantly wipe their sweat with their sleeves. Photo: Duc AnhSome children could not stand the heat and had to pour water on their heads to cool down. Photo: Duc AnhThe heat also causes sweat to continuously fall on the faces of the coaches. They are still diligently carrying out the responsibility of nurturing future football talents. Photo: Duc AnhNot only inspiring on the field, the coaches also take care of each sip of water and effervescent vitamin C tablet for their students. Photo: Duc AnhTo ensure the health and energy of the children, the coach proactively spent his own money and mobilized the community to buy ice and mineral water. Photo: Duc AnhDuring practice, every few dozen minutes, the team had to stop to drink water to avoid heatstroke. Photo: Duc AnhMany children had to frown and grimace because they could not stand the scorching heat. Photo: Duc AnhIn the scorching sun, each step becomes heavier, each ball handling becomes more challenging. But the determined eyes are proof of the spirit of never giving up - which has created the identity of the famous football training center in Nghe An. Photo: Duc AnhPlayers with aspirations on the fieldanda determination that football will be the way to the future. Photo: Duc AnhThe training sessions under the scorching sun will be valuable assets, fostering the courage and fighting spirit of the young talents of Nghe An. Photo: Duc AnhDespite the hardship, no one gave up. And behind the scorching summer sun, there is a generation of players maturing, strong and resilient like the land that gave birth to them. Photo: Duc Anh
