Regarding the item of the most beloved athletes, Bui Thi Thu Thao clais the most vote, up to 6.670 votes, and overwhelmed other ASIAD champions, accordingly, Thao, along with two brilliant football players, Nguyen Quang Hai and Doan Van Hau are rewardingly honored as the most beloved athletes in Victory Cup 2018.
In 2018, Hanoi athlete Bui Thi Thu Thao won a historic gold medal in ASIAD in long jump. Besides this triumph, Vietnamese fans are strongly impressed with the extraordinary image of a woman from farming land in Ba Vi Hanoi who has overcome the hard circumstances. Thao has become an inspiring model for the desire and spirit getting over difficulties to conquer the dream.
Bui Thi Thao obtained numerous votes in the item of the most beloved athletes.
Chien Thang Cup 2018, an annual prestigious award honoring rewarding individuals, teams of Vietnamese sport, has been introduced and launched on 14/09/2018. Accordingly, the 2018 Victory Cup includes 10 items, namely male athlete of the year, female athlete of the year; young athlete of the year, coach of the year; team of the year; teammate of the year; the most beloved athletes; the best disabled athlete; impressive sport image of the year; lifetime achievement award.
Total value of award is up to 330,000,000 VND. 10 items in Victory Cup 2018 ensure the most comprehensive and fullest recognition and honor of the best individuals and teams of Vietnamese sport.
Chien Thang Cup is a momentum for many athletes to improve themselves tremendously and shine in the highly-ranked competitions, namely: the ASIAD long jump champion Bui Thi Thu Thao who is honored as the female athlete of the year in Victory Cup 2017; 18 year- old swimmer- Nguyen Huy Hoang who won 1 silver medal, 1 bronze medal in ASIAD, Nominee of Young athlete of the year; or key players of U23 Vietnam football team and Olympic Vietnam.
The Gala is planned to be held on January 24th evening and live on the channels and platforms of Vietnam Cable Television.
Hai Ha