Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang met with and encouraged the The Cong – Viettel Football Club.

VHO - On December 16th, the Ministry of National Defense held a ceremony to meet with and encourage military sports teams that achieved high results in 2025. The Thể Công – Viettel Sports Club was one of 10 outstanding teams recognized and commended for their persistent efforts, discipline, and unwavering dedication. General Phan Văn Giang, Member of the Political Bureau, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defense, attended and directed the meeting.

Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang encourages the The Cong - Viettel players.

The meeting was organized to report on the outstanding achievements in training and competition of the military sports force over the past year; at the same time, to acknowledge and encourage athletes and coaches in a timely manner, thereby strongly spreading the spirit of training, competition, and dedication of military sports.

In the 2024/2025 season, The Cong – Viettel Club won the bronze medal in the National Cup and finished 4th in the V.League national football championship. With the identity of a soldier, the team consistently demonstrates a disciplined, persistent fighting spirit and a desire to excel, regularly competing for the championship in the V.League, the National Cup, and other important tournaments.

As part of the program, the Minister of National Defence took the time to meet and encourage the The Cong - Viettel Football Club right at the team's stadium. The Minister personally visited and exchanged views with the coaching staff, players, and representatives of professional departments, gaining insight into the team's training, competition, management, and development.

Club representatives present the Minister with a jersey.

Minister Phan Van Giang expressed his hope that the club would continue to uphold the qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in competition, maintain the traditional identity of The Cong, and spread the spirit of military sports to the community. The Minister wished the entire team continued success in all competitions.

Besides the first team, the Minister also presented gifts to encourage the five youth teams of The Cong - Viettel, the next generation tasked with preserving traditions and laying the foundation for long-term development. This activity demonstrates the deep concern of the Ministry of National Defense leadership for youth training, considering it the "root" for building sustainable strength for military sports in general and The Cong football in particular.

Representatives of The Cong - Viettel Club respectfully presented the Minister with meaningful gifts including a trophy, jerseys, and a football signed by the entire team, expressing deep gratitude for the timely attention, guidance, and encouragement given to the team.

Minister Phan Van Giang's visit was a great source of encouragement and motivation for the players.

With 71 years of history and development, The Cong – Viettel is one of the most traditional and long-standing football clubs in Vietnam. On September 23, 1954, The Cong Football Club was established by order of the then Head of the General Political Department, General Nguyen Chi Thanh.

Throughout its history, the military team has achieved many proud accomplishments, including 6 national championships, 4 national A-League championships, 9 Northern A-League championships, and many other important titles.

From 2020 to the present, the The Cong – Viettel Club has contributed an average of 30-35% of athletes to the national teams each year. With a total of 108 individuals called up to the national teams at various levels over the past six years, The Cong – Viettel is the unit that has contributed the most athletes to Vietnamese football. The team is considered one of the leading football training centers in the country, making practical contributions to the success and sustainable development of Vietnamese football today.

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