Le Van Cong: Symbol of determination and pride at the Patriotic Emulation Congress

Among the outstanding faces honored at the 4th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (2025 - 2030), weightlifter Le Van Cong left a special mark with his will and aspiration to rise up, writing a golden page in the history of Vietnamese disabled sports.

Achievements that bring glory to Vietnamese sports

Born in 1984 in Ha Tinh with a congenital defect in his legs, Le Van Cong had to face countless difficulties since childhood. This defect was a consequence of dengue fever that his mother suffered from during pregnancy. However, he turned adversity into motivation to rise up, becoming a disabled athlete with many high achievements, including breaking the world record in Weightlifting.

Overcoming adversity, Le Van Cong rose to achieve many proud achievements.

Sharing about himself, Le Van Cong once said: "Disability does not mean hopelessness, sports help me find my value. It is that determination that brought me to Weightlifting - a harsh sport, requiring extraordinary strength and will".

Starting his career later than many of his teammates, but after only a few years of hard training, Le Van Cong has affirmed his talent and bravery in the international arena. He constantly strives, turning his small shoulders into a fulcrum to conquer weights that few people expect.

The brightest milestone in Le Van Cong’s career was the Rio 2016 Paralympic gold medal – the first gold medal in the history of Vietnamese disabled sports at an Olympic Games. Successfully conquering the 183kg weight helped Le Van Cong overcome many strong opponents to bring boundless pride to the Fatherland.

Not stopping there, he continued to win the silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, was crowned Asian champion and world champion many times, becoming one of the most outstanding athletes in the history of Vietnamese disabled sports. Each achievement is not only the result of thousands of hours of hard training, but also a testament to the spirit of daring to dream and daring to conquer.

He once confided: "I want to prove that people with disabilities can also contribute and bring glory to the Fatherland."

It is not only a narrative, but also an inspirational message for many people to overcome their inferiority complex and rise up with their own determination.

The spirit of patriotic emulation is affirmed.

At this Patriotic Emulation Congress, being one of the 13 outstanding athletes for Le Van Cong has a special meaning. Because he is the image of a "warrior" leading the emulation movement in sports.

In daily life, the athlete born in 1984 is always ready to help and support people.

"Sports achievements are not only individual results, but also the combination of collective spirit and the desire to compete for the Fatherland" - Le Van Cong once shared.

Every time he steps onto the competition stage, Le Van Cong carries within him a strong belief: "Every time I step onto the competition stage, I think of the red flag with the yellow star and the fans in my hometown. It is the love for the Fatherland and the encouragement of my compatriots that has become the motivation for me to overcome physical pain and turn my disability into strength."

Not only stopping at medals, Le Van Cong's life story and career have spread strongly to the community. He has become an inspirational role model for millions of people, especially the disabled, to believe that anyone can write miracles if they do not stop trying.

He also participates in many social activities, interacts with young people, and shares stories of determination to inspire love of sports and a desire for a positive life. The image of Le Van Cong, small in body but great in spirit, has gone beyond the scope of sports, becoming a symbol of Vietnamese will.

Honored to be selected as one of the typical examples at the 4th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Le Van Cong has contributed to affirming the special position of sports for people with disabilities in the general picture of the patriotic emulation movement. He is a shining example for the younger generation to follow, a proof that the Vietnamese spirit - resilient, indomitable, always striving - can overcome all limits.

In the brilliant garden of emulation flowers, Le Van Cong is the flower that carries the strength of will, belief and love for the Fatherland, contributing to making Vietnamese sports famous in the international arena.

Department of Organization and Personnel, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/le-van-cong-bieu-tuong-nghi-luc-va-niem-tu-hao-tai-dai-hoi-thi-dua-yeu-nuoc-20250926203924765.htm