The Vietnamese Ambassador to France encouraged and supported Vietnamese athletes at the 2024 Olympics.

On July 31st, the Vietnamese Ambassador to France, Dinh Toan Thang, visited the Olympic Village to encourage the Vietnamese sports delegation participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (fourth from the left) visited the Olympic Village to encourage the Vietnamese sports delegation. (Photo: VNA)

Mr. Dang Ha Viet - Director of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Vice President of the Vietnam Olympic Committee, and Head of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympics - introduced the members; announced some initial results and achievements of the Delegation; the living conditions and training regime of the athletes at the Olympic Village; and the upcoming competition program…

According to Mr. Dang Ha Viet, the goal of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation participating in this Olympic Games is to surpass themselves, go as far as possible, and strive for medals. From the beginning of the competition until now, Vietnamese athletes have always shown high determination and responsibility, striving to compete to the best of their abilities for the national flag. At the same time, they always prioritize learning from experience and exchanging ideas with international athletes in preparation for the upcoming ASIAD and Olympic Games.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang presents a commemorative gift to the Vietnamese sports delegation participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo: VNA)

Extending his congratulations to the athletes who have completed their competitions in the past few days, Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang highly appreciated the tenacious fighting spirit and the results achieved by the athletes. The Ambassador wished the delegation much luck, encouraged them to maintain an optimistic and positive spirit for the upcoming competitions, and to continue contributing to the glory of Vietnamese sports and the image of Vietnam at this special Olympic Games.

Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang affirmed: The Embassy, ​​Vietnamese representative offices in France, and the Vietnamese community in France always pay attention to, follow, and encourage the Vietnamese Sports Delegation, and are always proud to see the red flag with a yellow star flying over the Seine River alongside friends from all over the world. This demonstrates the striving spirit of Vietnamese sports towards new achievements, while contributing to the overall atmosphere and spirit of the Olympics for friendship and peace among nations.

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