Le Van Cong received the noble medal
At the medal ceremony at Phu Nhuan Stadium, Mr. Ranaivoson emphasized: "Thanks to his hard work, discipline and courage, Mr. Le Van Cong has become one of the best Paralympic weightlifters of his generation in the under-49 kg category." The French Consul General recalled the long journey of the most successful athlete in the history of Vietnamese para -sports, winning gold, silver and bronze medals at the Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics; and is also the world record holder in the under-49 kg category.
The French Consul General commented that athlete Le Van Cong "has proven that the important thing is not to be born strong, but to become strong."
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Through that proud journey, athlete Le Van Cong "is truly a symbol of Vietnamese youth who are not bound by limitations, whether physical, social or material," according to Mr. Ranaivoson. And it is this athlete's "courage, diligence, resilience and never-give-up" that has inspired young people, those who love sports - both professional and amateur, in Vietnam and around the world . These are the reasons why France has awarded athlete Le Van Cong the country's most prestigious and oldest medal for individuals who have made positive contributions to sports, youth and social activities.
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Children participating in the rugby festival had the opportunity to interact with athlete Le Van Cong.
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Receiving the medal from the French Consul General, the Paralympic champion expressed: "I always thought that what normal people can do, I can do, and do well. In more than two decades of training and competing, I also encountered many difficulties, especially when injured. There were times when I thought about giving up my sports career, but with the attention of leaders at all levels, the medical team and the encouragement from my family, teammates and sports fans, I tried to overcome obstacles, conquer myself, create values for myself and for society. I would like to express my gratitude and give the medals and achievements to everyone."
Mr. Ranaivoson (left) presented the gold medal certificate of the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life to athlete Le Van Cong.
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The medal ceremony was specially organized by the French Embassy and Consulate General within the framework of the Rugby Festival in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of many children. The program was initiated by François Trinh-Duc, a former Vietnamese-origin player who represented France at 3 Rugby World Cups (2011, 2015, 2019). The children were very excited to attend the ceremony and meet the Paralympic champion.
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