Doan Van Hau appears in DTAP's music project alongside Hoang Bach and Phuong Thanh.

On the evening of December 16th, DTAP collaborated with the Vietnam Department of Physical Education and Sports to launch the "Strong Legs, Soft Stones" project, featuring singers Hoang Bach and Phuong Thanh, as well as footballer Doan Van Hau, athlete Le Van Cong, and coaches Tran Thi Vui and Hoang Thai Xuan.

DTAP launches a collaborative project with the Vietnam Department of Physical Education and Sports .

" Chân cứng đá mềm" (Strong Legs , Unwavering Determination) was originally included in the album "Made in Vietnam ," released at the end of August. The song not only has a powerful, vibrant melody that stirs the listener's emotions, but also spreads a message of resilience, determination, and national pride. Currently, DTAP is collaborating with the Vietnam Department of Sports and Physical Education to develop "Chân cứng đá mềm" into a project honoring the exemplary efforts and perseverance of Vietnamese athletes. The song has also been reintroduced as encouragement for the competition at the 33rd SEA Games.

Thịnh Kainz, a member of DTAP, said: “Recently, DTAP had the opportunity to participate in the Red Journey, a Vietnamese-Chinese youth exchange program, and meet many delegates in the field of sports. Listening to them share their training journeys, we deeply understood that behind every victory are many difficulties, hours of strenuous training, and sometimes dreams that have to be put on hold due to injuries. There are many silent efforts that not everyone sees. It is this inspiration from their resilient spirit that motivated DTAP to carry out this project as a message of encouragement to the Vietnamese national team.”

The "Hard Legs, Soft Stones" project includes a musicumentary and music videos featuring emotionally charged music from singers Phuong Thanh, Hoang Bach, and DTAP. These vivid films reflect the stories of the athletes, allowing viewers to fully appreciate their spirit and dedication.

Hoang Bach and DTAP

Phuong Thanh and DTAP

For player Doan Van Hau, "Hard Legs, Soft Stones" opens up a different perspective on the careers of famous strikers - where pressure, injuries, and periods of forced slowdown become tests of passion and willpower in pursuing top-level football.

Recalling his prolonged injury period, Doan Van Hau shared: “I had been experiencing pain for a long time, but with my passion, I didn't want to miss a single moment of training or a chance to compete. I always tried my best, taking painkillers to continue training…”

Doan Van Hau expressed his feelings about each time he gets to train with the national team, saying it's a special source of pride.

In this project, the stories of coaches Tran Thi Vui and Hoang Thai Xuan are told from the perspective of those behind the team's success, bearing the responsibility of guiding, making choices, and dealing with the pressure for an entire group.

When transitioning from athlete to national team coach, their journey takes on a completely different meaning. It's no longer a story of individual effort, but rather the responsibility of leading a team, accompanying the athletes' growth, and facing ever-increasing expectations. Under the guidance of these two coaches, the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team has gradually overcome challenges to continue asserting its position in regional and international competitions.

The job of coaches

Le Van Cong's story is a journey of overcoming disability through willpower, belief, and passion that is not limited by circumstances. His passion for weightlifting stemmed from his admiration for his idol, Chu Van Phi Quoc. After school and work, Le Van Cong dedicated all his time to training. The journey to the gym was always difficult, as his only means of transportation was a wheelchair with rudimentary wooden wheels, requiring him to travel nearly 40km. There was a time when he lived a secluded life, carrying many physical and psychological barriers.

Instead of letting limitations hold him back, Le Van Cong chose to motivate himself every day. During training sessions, he would wheel his wheelchair over 20km in the rain, exhausted but still maintaining an optimistic spirit. It was these moments that forged Cong's willpower and belief. For him, passion knows no boundaries, because "if ordinary people can do it, people with disabilities can do it too."

Athlete Le Van Cong

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/doan-van-hau-xuat-appear-in-the-music-project-of-the-group-with-hoang-bach-phuong-thanh-post829086.html