Bronze Soldier: "Swimmer" 100m distance

Practically celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces Traditional Day, at the 2025 national defense sports competition organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Command, soldier Dang Tri Duc Hung, 14th Company of 100mm mortars, Gia Dinh Regiment excelled over hundreds of athletes to win first prize in the package swimming event and second prize in the armed swimming event, both at a distance of 100m.

The above achievements of soldier Hung are a recognition of his serious training spirit, persistent efforts and high determination in participating in the competition as well as always actively participating in physical training movements and improving health at the unit in recent times.

Soldier Dang Tri Duc Hung, 14th 100mm Mortar Company, Gia Dinh Regiment.

Enlisted in February 2025, right from the first days of training, Dang Tri Duc Hung showed his athlete qualities, passion for swimming and serious training spirit. However, with the specific skills of swimming in packages and armed swimming, during the training period for new soldiers, Hung still lacked experience and was confused because armed swimming requires swimming while still wearing military uniform, carrying weapons, equipment, materials, and combining to handle combat situations. Not afraid of difficulties or hardships, every day, outside of regular training hours, under the enthusiastic guidance and encouragement of officers, Hung actively practiced to improve his physical strength and techniques, especially the technique of tying packages with stable buoyancy, breathing techniques, water kicking movements, hand-foot coordination, as well as coordination in using heavy packages and weapons. Besides, Hung also practices physical exercises such as running, chin-ups... and at the same time follows a good daily and weekly routine and regimen, helping Hung always have the best mental and physical state.

  Soldier Dang Tri Duc Hung not only achieved achievements in competitions and national defense sports competitions, but also set a shining example of the spirit of self-discipline and self-improvement. Hung's achievements have contributed to spreading the spirit of competition and training in the unit; a strong source of motivation to encourage young soldiers to enthusiastically train, work, complete their tasks well, and build a strong and comprehensive Regiment.

Article and photos: MINH TRUONG

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/chien-si-thanh-dong-kinh-ngu-cu-ly-100m-846117