'Nhat Lam is the champion in the hearts of Dong Thap people'

Nguyen Nhut Lam is the only contestant who did not study at a specialized school to participate in the final round of the 25th Road to Olympia. Although he did not reach the highest position, in the hearts of Dong Thap people, he is truly a champion - the letter from the Provincial Chairman wrote.

Nguyen Nhut Lam at the final round of the 25th Road to Olympia competition - Photo: Nguyen Bao

This is the content of a congratulatory letter sent by the Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Thap province, Tran Tri Quang, to Nguyen Nhut Lam (a student at Cai Be High School) on October 27th.

According to the congratulatory letter, October 26th is a memorable day, not only for Nhut Lam, his family, teachers, and friends at Cai Be High School, but also for the people of Dong Thap who followed him in the final round and his arduous journey in the 25th season of the "Road to Olympia" competition - an intellectual playground for Vietnamese students and admired by many generations.

Although she hasn't reached the top spot, in the hearts of the people of Dong Thap, she is already a true champion - with her admirable knowledge, courage, and demeanor.

She demonstrated a serious attitude towards learning, unwavering determination, and admirable perseverance. Her excellent English skills, outstanding memory, and confidence and composure when facing challenges on the country's biggest intellectual competition have completely won the hearts of not only the people of Dong Thap but also left a deep impression on audiences nationwide.

Her achievement is even more significant as she was the only contestant not from a specialized high school to reach the final round. This confirms that talent and intelligence can shine in any school, in any region.

The image of her simple study corner, featured in the program, truly touched and strongly inspired the spirit of overcoming difficulties, studiousness, and the aspiration to excel among the youth of Dong Thap.

My journey on the "Road to Olympia" competition is not only a source of pride for my family and school, but also a beautiful symbol of willpower, perseverance, and the aspiration to conquer the pinnacle of knowledge.

In the context of Dong Thap province identifying human resource development as one of the five strategic breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable development, aiming to be among the leading provinces in the Mekong Delta region, your achievement is of special significance, serving as an inspiration to spread the image of Dong Thap - a land of knowledge, compassion, and strong determination to rise above adversity.

Over 3,000 students, teachers, and residents cheered for Nhut Lam at Lac Hong Park on the morning of October 26th - Photo: DANG TUYET

On the morning of October 26th, thousands of students, teachers, and parents gathered at Lac Hong Park in My Tho Ward, Dong Thap Province, to cheer on Nguyen Nhut Lam (Cai Be High School). Lac Hong Park, located along the Tien River, is home to the statue of Nguyen Huu Huan (the top student in the 1852 provincial examination), a renowned patriot and the winner of the provincial examination in Gia Dinh.

A sea of ​​flags fluttered as more than 3,000 students, parents, and teachers cheered and followed the program throughout, eagerly awaiting Nhựt Lam's performance.

Nhut Lam (Cai Be High School, Dong Thap) is the only contestant among the four climbers who did not attend a specialized high school. Lam began his journey on the Road to Olympia. With a second-place finish in the weekly round (220 points), then first place in the monthly round (230 points), and a spectacular breakthrough in the second quarter round with 290 points to officially qualify for the final round of the 25th season of "Road to Olympia".

In the final round, Nhựt Lam gave it his all, answering the 3-question, 30-point package in the final section.

In the first question, Nhựt Lam answered incorrectly. However, on the second question, the "star of hope" and the correct answer raised his total score to 205, 25 points ahead of Bảo Khánh.

In the third question, Nhựt Lam answered incorrectly, and Bảo Khánh pressed the buzzer to take the turn, but his answer was also incorrect.

Final results: Bao Khanh is the champion of the 25th season of the "Road to Olympia" final. Thanh Tung came in second; Duy Khoa and Nhut Lam finished third.

DANG TUYET

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhut-lam-la-nha-vo-dich-trong-long-nguoi-dan-dong-thap-20251027172442741.htm