Inspirational story of legless swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi with students

More than just a photojournalism lesson, this is also an opportunity for students to experience a powerful inspirational story - the journey of overcoming the limits of legless swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi.

Legless swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi teaches butterfly stroke to students at the swimming lesson at Yet Kieu swimming pool on the morning of August 1 - Photo: TRAM TAN HUY

On the morning of August 1, more than 130 students of 3 second-year classes of public relations at Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU) had a practice session on photojournalism at the Ho Chi Minh City Aquatic Sports Center (Yet Kieu swimming pool).

Today's main character is disabled athlete Nguyen Hong Loi, also known as the "legless swimmer" in his role as a swimming coach.

Despite having only one left hand and two incomplete legs, Mr. Loi is still confident in teaching swimming classes, passing on his anti-drowning experience to students.

In addition to instructing students on how to survive underwater, legless swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi also enthusiastically imparts skills such as: freestyle swimming as fast as a bamboo stick, breaststroke swimming to enjoy the scenery, leisurely floating on his back, or vigorous movements when swimming butterfly.

Today, swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi became the character for students to practice character photography in the course of organizing photos on media products. This is the 4th course in the cooperation program between Tuoi Tre newspaper and Nguyen Tat Thanh University, turning the editorial office into a lecture hall for students. And the "lecture hall" on the morning of August 1st was Yet Kieu swimming pool, and the guest was swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi.

Not only was it a practical lesson on photojournalism, the images and stories of swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi left students surprised, moved and in awe.

Mr. Nguyen Hong Loi on his way to the swimming pool on a motorbike with two extra wheels - Photo: NGUYEN THI ANH TUYET

Having won many national and international medals, what makes Mr. Loi special is his spirit of not giving up on fate.

For media students, being able to capture this moment firsthand is a valuable opportunity to learn how to tell stories visually, emotionally, and with empathy.

Through the meaningful photography internship, the story of Nguyen Hong Loi's will to live and his will to succeed will stay forever in the luggage of the students - the future media workers.

Photos from the photography practice session:

Coach Nguyen Hong Loi guides students to warm up before entering the pool - Photo: VO LE TUONG VI

Mr. Hong Loi guides student Tram Tan Huy to practice water breathing skills at the lake - Photo: NGUYEN QUACH PHUONG THAO

The simple yet inspiring moment of legless swimmer Nguyen Hong Loi instructing swimming techniques to a male student, motivating those around him - Photo: NGUYEN THI KIEU DIEM

Mr. Loi instructs on hand fanning techniques and body balance underwater at a swimming lesson at Yet Kieu swimming pool on the morning of August 1 - Photo: HUYEN TRANG

Mr. Nguyen Hong Loi instructs swimming techniques to students during a practical training session. The session aims to equip students with anti-drowning skills and inspire positive living for young people - Photo: CONG CHANH

Mr. Hong Loi directly instructs students on floating techniques - Photo: NGUYEN QUACH PHUONG THAO

Mr. Hong Loi shares his swimming lessons and how he motivates students at Yet Kieu swimming pool on the morning of August 1 - Photo: NGUYEN PHU QUY

The silent "companion" on Nguyen Hong Loi's journey to overcome his fate - Photo: HAI AU

Mr. Nguyen Hong Loi directly instructs swimming techniques for students - Photo: CAO NGO BAO NGOC

Many students of Nguyen Tat Thanh University asked questions to interview famous disabled athlete Nguyen Hong Loi, nicknamed "legless swimmer" - Photo: PHAN MINH QUAN

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/cau-chuyen-truyen-cam-hung-tu-kinh-ngu-khong-chan-nguyen-hong-loi-voi-sinh-vien-20250801153735795.htm