“There have been big challenges and difficulties, but thanks to the encouragement of teachers, family and friends, I overcame and improved myself after each tournament. There are still peaks to conquer, and I believe I can play my best in 2024 to make a mark.” Huy Hoang shows determination.
‘Otter’ still swims on the first day of Tet
On the men’s 800m freestyle swim at Asiad 19 (Hangzhou, China), Nguyen Huy Hoang won the bronze medal with a record of 7 minutes 51 seconds 44. With this achievement, the Vietnamese swimmer surpassed the A standard (7 minutes 51 seconds). 65 seconds) to officially qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Huy Hoang attended the 2024 World Championship swimming tournament on the first day of Tet
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Huy Hoang participated in the Olympic arena for the first time in the 1,500m freestyle and 800m freestyle events. The athlete from Quang Binh said he is determined to get 2 Olympic spots like four years ago, and hopes that the boy born in 2000 will place him in the world swimming championship, which will take place on… the first day of Tet in the year Giap. Dragon 2024.
Practicing and competing away from home for a whole year, Huy Hoang still had to “go abroad” for Tet. The SEA Games champion said he really “craves” the atmosphere of being able to gather with relatives to chat, go shopping with his parents for Tet, and decorate the house.
The goal of the fishermen from Quang Binh is to reach the finals at the 2024 Olympics
But the national mission comes first. Huy Hoang and some teammates on the Vietnamese swimming team are working hard to prepare for the 2024 world championship. This is also a qualifying tournament for the Paris Olympics.
“I continue to try to reach standard A at a distance of 1,500m, which has already reached standard B. My goal remains unchanged compared to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. I want to become the first Vietnamese fisherman to enter the top 8, that is, the round final. Previously, Ms. Anh Vien’s best achievement was ninth in the qualifying round.
In the new year, I am determined to complete my goal of winning 2 Olympic standards, then continue to strive to realize my dream of having a medal in this arena.”the fisherman nicknamed “Gianh river otter” confidently said.