This Patriotic Emulation Congress - Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism aims to summarize and evaluate the results of emulation movements in the recent period, and at the same time set out directions and tasks for the period 2025 - 2030. The event gathered more than 300 typical delegates - examples who have made many contributions to culture, sports and tourism in Vietnam.

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Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung presented the Labor Hero title to coach Mai Duc Chung. Photo: Tran Huan.

In the list of awards, the Sports sector has 16 honored faces, including coach Mai Duc Chung, 13 athletes and 2 outstanding coaches. These are all individuals with outstanding achievements in domestic and international arenas, such as athletes Nguyen Thi Oanh (athletics), Nguyen Quang Hai (men's football), Nguyen Huy Hoang (swimming), Le Van Cong (weightlifting) or Doan Thu Huyen (chess).

Speaking after receiving the noble title, coach Mai Duc Chung emotionally shared: "Today is an important day in my life. I never thought I would receive the country's most noble award. I would like to thank the Party, the Government , the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Sports Department, the Vietnam Football Federation and many fans at home and abroad. In particular, I am grateful to the national women's team players who have always stood by me, helping me to have this honor."

He also said that despite his age and health not being as strong as before, he will continue to do his best to help the Vietnamese women's team achieve more achievements, worthy of the trust of fans and the title of Hero of Labor that has just been awarded.

In more than two decades of being involved in women's football, Coach Mai Duc Chung has made great contributions to the Vietnamese women's team winning many Southeast Asian championships, winning medals at the SEA Games, especially participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup for the first time. He is considered the "fire-starter" of women's football, leaving many deep impressions in the hearts of fans.

This Labor Hero title is a worthy recognition for the persistent efforts and tireless dedication of coach Mai Duc Chung to the country's sports.

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hlv-mai-duc-chung-duoc-nhan-danh-hieu-anh-hung-lao-dong-2446001.html