Road to Olympia Final: Thanh Tung 'pocketed' 210 points after 3 rounds

Four climbers from Hanoi, Hue, Khanh Hoa and Dong Thap are in the final of the 25th Road to Olympia. Thanh Tung has 210 points after the Acceleration round.

Four contestants "climbed the mountain" this morning - Photo: NGUYEN BAO

The 25th Road to Olympia Finals will take place from 8:30 a.m. on October 26 at the Vietnam Television studio with four locations in Hue - Dong Thap - Khanh Hoa - Hanoi , broadcast live on VTV3 channel and online on VTV Online (VTV.vn).

Participating in the competition are four candidates who won first prizes in quarterly competitions this year: Le Quang Duy Khoa (Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted - Hue City), Nguyen Nhat Lam (Cai Be High School, Dong Thap ), Doan Thanh Tung (Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, Khanh Hoa) and Tran Bui Bao Khanh (Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi).

The warm-up round was tense, Bao Khanh and Duy Khoa followed each other closely.

The final round started with a rather tense first round. Nhut Lam, the "prince" from the fruit kingdom of Dong Thap, won 35 points, Thanh Tung 30 points.

Meanwhile, Bao Khanh excellently won 65 points with quick, decisive, and accurate answers. Duy Khoa, the boy from Quoc Hoc Hue, was also not to be outdone, closely following with 60 points.

The atmosphere at the Hanoi bridge exploded every time Bao Khanh answered correctly - Photo: DANH KHANG

The atmosphere at the Hanoi bridge exploded every time Bao Khanh answered correctly - Photo: DANH KHANG

Fans cheered after contestant Nhut Lam's correct answer - Photo: DANG TUYET

Overcoming obstacles, Thanh Tung breaks through

In the Obstacle Course competition, the program gave a challenge with 21 letters. In the first question, all 4 contestants gave the correct answer. While the second question had not been opened, Thanh Tung made the whole hall "stopped in their tracks" and then burst into tears when he gave the correct key to the 21 letters: Truong Ba's Soul, Butcher's Skin , the title of a work released in 1984 by playwright Luu Quang Vu.

With this excellent answer, Thanh Tung took the lead with 100 points. Bao Khanh got 75 points, Duy Khoa followed with 70 points, and Nhut Lam got 45 points.

Thanh Tung pressed to answer the obstacle after 2 hints, was so nervous that he burst with emotion when he answered correctly, taking the lead with 100 points - Photo: NGUYEN BAO

Khanh Hoa fans burst into tears when Thanh Tung correctly answered the keyword of the Obstacle Race - Photo: TRAN HOAI

Thanh Tung accelerated with 210 points

The acceleration round became dramatic when Thanh Tung and Bao Khanh continuously chased each other for the top position. In the end, Thanh Tung continued to lead with 210 points, Bao Khanh 185, Duy Khoa 150, Nhut Lam 135.

Thanh Tung won 210 points after the Acceleration round - Photo: NGUYEN BAO

Bao Khanh gives Hanoi gifts to three friends "climbing mountains" together

At the Vietnam Television studio, the 4 contestants were ready and had a special livestream before the "once in a lifetime" match.

As the host, Bao Khanh said he had prepared a typical Hanoi gift to invite the three remaining friends, which was green rice flakes.

This is the first time Nhat Lam is in Hanoi in the fall, the weather is quite nice, "a bit cold for Dong Thap but it's okay".

Duy Khoa really likes autumn, the weather is neither hot nor cold, pleasant compared to the weather in Hue. Meanwhile, "son of the sea" Thanh Tung said this weather is the perfect combination with the heat of today's final match.

Four climbers ready to enter the final of the year - Photo: NGUYEN BAO

Khanh Hoa: MC "flying", audience braves the rain to support Thanh Tung

Among the connecting points, Khanh Hoa "played it all out", surprising everyone with an unprecedented "flying" performance.

This is the first time an Olympia final host has flown into the sky and led from the sky, then landed on the sand and joined the carnival atmosphere of thousands of students and performing artists in Khanh Hoa.

In addition to the impressive "flying" performance, Khanh Hoa bridge also opened with an impressive performance, combining rap, bai choi and traditional national values. The festival atmosphere also had the enthusiastic participation of thousands of students with activities close to the sea such as parasailing, hang gliding on the water.

The bridge wants to send Thanh Tung a strong message: "We are always by your side, accompanying you and are sure that when you are confident, you will have smooth sailing to reap success and reach the big sea. Tung, you always have us. No matter what the result is, you are the winner."

The atmosphere at the hometown bridge was so hot that Doan Thanh Tung could not hold back his tears.

MC on behalf of Khanh Hoa people sent Thanh Tung wishes for a successful and convincing mountain climb.

"We are very happy. All boats are anchored to witness your victory," Khanh Hoa bridge said.

Thanh Tung choked with emotion from Khanh Hoa people - Photo: NGUYEN BAO

Previously, from early morning on October 26, April 2 Square (Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa) - the place chosen as the final TV broadcast location of the Road to Olympia 2025, thousands of Khanh Hoa students, residents and tourists flocked to, turning this area into a "sea of ​​people" full of enthusiasm, adding to the fire of cheering for contestant Doan Thanh Tung (Le Quy Don High School).

Over the past few days, the weather in the coastal city of Nha Trang has been unpredictable, but the organizers of the Khanh Hoa bridge still decided to keep the outdoor location. And this morning, as predicted, it rained.

The rain was sometimes heavy, sometimes light, but it did not discourage the fans. About 4,000 students persevered in the rain to stand in the main grandstand, sheltering themselves with raincoats, umbrellas, or simply wearing their soaked uniforms.

The cheers, the pounding drums, and the carefully prepared "fire-lighting" performances were still very exciting. The cheering placards and flags with Doan Thanh Tung's image (12th grade student of Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted) were held high by the young people, creating an impressive image of unanimous cheering.

"We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Even though I am all wet, I still have to come here to cheer for Thanh Tung, because we, like everyone else, need a laurel wreath!" - Phan Huynh Song Thu, Tung's classmate, shared.

Thousands of students cheered for Doan Thanh Tung in the rain - Photo: TRAN HOAI

Thousands of Hue people "support" Duy Khoa

At the Hue bridge this morning, it was cold and rainy, but that did not stop thousands of Hue people from showing up at the Huong River Theater - where the live broadcast of the Road to Olympia final took place, "fueling" the mountain climber Le Quang Duy Khoa.

Present at the bridge early, Mr. Hoang Dung (living in Hue City) said that Duy Khoa is the pride and hope of Hue today. "Hopefully Khoa will be the first climber to help Hue win the championship for 2 consecutive years. I hope he is confident and victorious," Mr. Dung said.

Forest of flags cheering for "mountain climber" Nguyen Nhut Lam

At Dong Thap, thousands of students, teachers and parents were present early at Lac Hong Park, My Tho Ward to cheer for Nguyen Nhut Lam (Cai Be High School). It rained very early in Dong Thap this morning, but by the time of the event, the rain had stopped, and the weather was cool and favorable for the "cheers". Lac Hong Park is located along the Tien River, where the statue of Nguyen Huu Huan (valedictorian Huan) - a famous patriot and first place winner of the Huong exam in Gia Dinh in 1852 - is located.

The atmosphere at the bridge was very lively and vibrant amid the forest of flags of thousands of students, parents, and teachers waiting to watch Nhut Lam's performance. On the stage, the Western girls in Ao Ba Ba and Conical Hats gracefully opened the show with songs typical of Dong Thap, the river region.

Nguyen Nhut Lam is the only contestant among the four climbers who did not attend a specialized school. Nhut Lam started his journey on the Road to Olympia with the second place in the week (220 points), then won the first place in the month (230 points), and in the second quarter, he made a spectacular breakthrough with 290 points to officially register for the Yearly Final of the 25th Road to Olympia.

This is also the second time Dong Thap has had a contestant enter the final round. Previously, Nguyen Trong Nhan (former student of Tien Giang High School for the Gifted) won the laurel wreath of Road to Olympia in 2014.

Teachers and students of Ams school brought robots to cheer for Bao Khanh.

At the Doan Mon Gate, the historic Thang Long Imperial Citadel, an unprecedentedly heroic and vibrant atmosphere. About 8,000 supporters, including teachers, parents and especially thousands of students from Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, gathered in ao dai, uniforms, holding the national flag and the school flag, marching one after another to the "stage" to parade, ready to "light the fire" for their representatives.

The atmosphere at the bridge made MC Ngoc Huy at the studio jokingly say it reminded him of the historic September days.

"The atmosphere today is really special. We came from 6am to cheer for you. No matter what the result is, we are still very proud that you are participating in the biggest intellectual playground in the country," Minh Anh (Hanoi - Amsterdam High School) shared.

In the audience area, cheers and drums echoed throughout the morning. Teachers also joined in the atmosphere, smiling proudly when seeing their students confidently demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Teachers of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted joined in the exciting atmosphere at the Hanoi bridge, cheering for student Tran Bui Bao Khanh at the studio - Photo: DANH KHANG

Fans of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted brought robots to cheer for Tran Bui Bao Khanh at the Hanoi bridge - Photo: DANH KHANG

Fans of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted cheer for Tran Bui Bao Khanh at the Hanoi bridge - Photo: DANH KHANG

Delegates cheer for this year's four climbers - Photo: DANH KHANG

Duy Khoa "climbed the mountain" first

According to the draw 2 days ago, the order of the 4 climbers in the 2025 final is: Le Quang Duy Khoa (position 1), Doan Thanh Tung (2), Tran Bui Bao Khanh (3), Nguyen Nhat Lam (4).

This year, the finals will continue to be held at locations that are symbolic of the locality. In addition to the VTV studio, the four outdoor venues include: Doan Mon Gate - Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Hanoi), Lac Hong Park (Dong Thap), Song Huong Theater (Hue), and 2-4 Square (Khanh Hoa).

The final points will continue to be hosted by MCs familiar to the audience: Duc Bao will host the Hue point, Cong To will be the MC of the Khanh Hoa point, while Huyen Trang will host the Hanoi point, and Phi Linh will host the Dong Thap point.

At the station's studio, the hosts are two familiar editors: Khanh Vy and Ngoc Huy.

Before the final match of Road to Olympia 2025, the 24th year champion and former contestants sent their best wishes and "passed on the fire" to this year's 4 climbers.

The final round of the Road to Olympia 2025 was held at the Hanoi bridge, in front of Doan Mon gate - the Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic site. Here, Tran Bui Bao Khanh's classmates (Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi) cheered and encouraged enthusiastically, adding to the spirit of the climber representing the Capital - Video: DANH KHANG

Starting order according to the draw - Photo: VTV

Close-up of the laurel wreath for the champion - Photo: NGUYEN BAO

Portrait of four climbers

Le Quang Duy Khoa, Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted - Hue City, is the first contestant to win a ticket to the final round.

In the first quarter competition broadcast on January 12, Duy Khoa surpassed three other contestants from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Thai Nguyen to win the laurel wreath with 160 points.

Recognizing Duy Khoa's calm competitive demeanor, ability to read quickly and grasp the timing in the buzzer-to-answer session, Duy Khoa won a silver medal in the national IOE English exam and first prize in the 6th Red Laurel competition.

Duy Khoa is also good at English and history, loves football and wants to pursue scientific research.

Nguyen Nhat Lam helps Cai Be High School (Dong Thap province) have its first Olympia live TV broadcast point.

In the second quarter competition, Lam scored 290 points, surpassing other candidates to win the laurel wreath.

With a strong background in history and English, Lam has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to memorize and reason coherently in social knowledge tests.

Besides studying, Lam loves music. The motto that Lam always follows is: "A wish without a desire to act, even though it has wings, will not fly to its goal."

Doan Thanh Tung , a student at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted (Khanh Hoa), was the winner of the third quarter competition with 255 points.

Previously, Tung entered the quarter-finals as the runner-up with the highest monthly score, but surpassed and won the right to enter the finals.

Tung has a knack for biology, loves logic, diagrams and algorithms - factors that help Tung handle well questions that require synthetic thinking.

Tung chose the motto in life: "The past in your head. The future in your hands". His nickname "Kem" was also given to him by his friends because of his calm and quiet image in studying.

You said you are aiming for the dream of becoming a military officer. On the Olympia stage, Tung often shows a slow, focused playing style, with clear calculations in each decision to choose a question.

Tran Bui Bao Khanh , a student at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, won the fourth quarter competition broadcast on October 19 with 270 points.

In this competition, Bao Khanh led in most of the competitions. He maintained a stable performance in the Obstacle Course, Acceleration and Finish Line sections, thereby bringing home television points for Hanoi.

Previously in the monthly competition, Bao Khanh achieved 295 points, one of the highest results of this year's competition season.

With a knack for biology, a good memory, and a love for reading, cooking, and listening to music, Bao Khanh shared that he has a habit of memorizing information after observing or hearing it once. At the same time, he always tries to stay calm during the competition.

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