Doan Anh Vinh was born in 2002 in Chieng Le Ward, Son La City, Son La Province. Vinh started learning martial arts at the age of 8. His parents initially enrolled him for health reasons, but gradually, martial arts became a burning passion. Thanks to his diligent training, at the age of 12, Vinh began participating in Taekwondo competitions at the provincial and national levels, consistently winning high awards. Most recently, Vinh participated in the 2024 National Student Taekwondo Championship and won a silver medal.

Vinh said that achieving that success was the result of arduous training, sweat, and tears. Originally a shy and timid boy who feared competition, Vinh always had to overcome his fear and motivate himself. During training and competitions, Vinh faced injuries many times, such as sprains, ankle twists, and shoulder dislocations. However, Vinh considered these as opportunities to become stronger and gain experience.

Private Doan Anh Vinh (left) demonstrates martial arts during a break. Photo: LAM TUNG

In 2024, after graduating with a major in martial arts and physical education from the Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports, Vinh coincidentally learned that his local area was recruiting soldiers. Temporarily setting aside his martial arts dreams, Vinh volunteered to enlist. In his early days in the army, Vinh found it to be a very good environment for learning, training, and developing his martial arts skills. During a cultural exchange program organized by his unit, upon learning of Vinh's talent, his commander selected him to perform.

Vinh shared: “When I received the assignment to participate in the cultural exchange, I was a little worried. However, closer to the performance date, an additional performance involving martial arts was added. Among the new recruits, only I knew martial arts, so the unit commander assigned me the task of choreographing and performing.” Within just four days, Vinh had to both create the movements and practice for the performance. Outside of training hours, Vinh took advantage of breaks and the end of the day to practice choreographing. After days of practice, Vinh's 20 martial arts movements were approved by his superiors, and the performance was a success, receiving much praise from his comrades and unit commander.

Private Doan Anh Vinh demonstrates martial arts during a break. Photo: Lam Tung.

Captain Pham Tung Lam, Deputy Political Officer of Battalion 60, said: “Private Doan Anh Vinh is a responsible soldier with a good sense of discipline and organization, strictly adhering to the unit's regulations, rules, and discipline. In training, he demonstrates high effort and determination, successfully completing assigned tasks. In particular, Vinh has a talent and passion for martial arts with a self-disciplined and diligent training spirit.”

Speaking about his future plans, Vinh shared his desire to become a professional athlete and continue contributing to the military.

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