Representing the nation, 42 talented swimmers made waves, securing an impressive second place in the medal tally with a stunning 27 gold, 25 silver, and 16 bronze medals.
The trophies for best athletes of the 2024 Victory Cup went to markswoman Trịnh Thu Vinh and cueist Nguyễn Quyết Chiến at the awarding ceremony on January 10 in Hà Nội.
In the first few matches, Hà Nội will play Việt Nam Coal and Minerals, HCM City will go up against Thái Nguyên T&T, and Vĩnh Phúc will take on Phong Phú Hà Nam.
Under Hoàng''s leadership, the women''s futsal squad have resumed training in preparation for the qualifiers for the 2025 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women''s Futsal Asian Cup, scheduled for mid-January.
The 2025 HCM City Marathon on January 12 will be a special edition, one of activities to celebrate the city''s 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).
This triumph is especially significant as five players have now achieved the distinction of winning the ASEAN Cup twice: striker Nguyễn Văn Toàn, Nguyễn Tiến Linh, midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải, center-back Bùi Tiến Dũng, and Đỗ Duy Mạnh.
After thorough examinations and consultations with specialists, doctors concluded that Son''s injury was more severe than initially assessed. The evaluation revealed a complex closed fracture involving two large separate pieces of the tibia.
"The last goal by Nguyễn Hai Long, as the ball gracefully rolled into the net, encapsulated the essence of our victory - a gentle yet powerful moment that left our opponents in awe," the Prime Minister said.
Naturalised striker Nguyễn Xuân Son expressed his pride in winning the ASEAN Championship with the Vietnamese team through his personal page, stating, "Thank you for the messages of concern. I will come back strong."
On its official social media page, FIFA shared an image of Việt Nam’s national team lifting the ASEAN Cup 2024 trophy, accompanied by a brief yet meaningful congratulatory message.