The four best faces competing in the final round are: Le Quang Duy Khoa (Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted - Hue, Hue city), Nguyen Nhat Lam (Cai Be High School, Dong Thap province), Doan Thanh Tung (Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted - Nam Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province) and Tran Bui Bao Khanh ( Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi city).
Taking on the role of MC at 4 live connection points are MC Duc Bao (Huong River Theater - Hue City connection point), MC Huyen Trang (Doan Mon Gate, Thang Long Imperial Citadel - Hanoi City connection point), MC Cong To (April 2 Square - Khanh Hoa connection point) and MC Phi Linh (Lac Hong Park - Dong Thap connection point).
At studio S14 of Vietnam Television, the role of MC leading, connecting 4 points, and spreading knowledge belongs to the familiar MC duo Khanh Vy and Ngoc Huy.
At Dong Thap bridge, at 7am, it was raining, thousands of students were present, braved the rain to cheer for the boy from Cai Be High School - Nguyen Nhut Lam.
Peace Conference
It's raining in Hue, but the atmosphere before the opening of the final match of the Road to Olympia 2025 at this location is heating up every hour, even though the venue had to be changed at the last minute due to the weather.
Before the final, it was still raining heavily in Hue. Despite the unfavorable weather, thousands of students, parents, and people still flocked to the Perfume River Theater, Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue, to cheer for climber Duy Khoa.
Hot interview with the Principal of Hue National School before the final round of Road to Olympia 25
Quoc Hoc Hue students extend record of reaching final round of Road to Olympia
Ngoc Van
The laurel wreath of the 25th Road to Olympia is designed by advanced 18K gold vacuum plating technology, with an additional protective nano layer.
According to designer Do Van Tri, the most prominent highlight in the design is the detail containing the national message - the five-pointed golden star, the symbol on the Vietnamese National Flag, is cleverly placed on the laurel wreath. Thereby, conveying a profound message to the champion and the future young generation of the country - "Glory does not only come from victory, but also from the journey of striving to perfect yourself. Put patriotism and the desire to contribute first".
On the journey to the final round of the Road to Olympia 25, four "climbers" from Hanoi, Hue, Khanh Hoa and Dong Thap not only surpassed many other talented contestants but also left their own mark, each with their own style. Let's review the "mountain climbing" journey of the four boys:
The 'mountain climbing' journey of 4 boys competing in the Finals of the Road to Olympia 25
With a relaxed spirit and support from his hometown Khanh Hoa, Doan Thanh Tung (grade 12 student, Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted) entered the Olympia 2025 Finals with confidence in himself and determination to touch the laurel wreath of glory.
Duong Trieu
Also attending the Hue bridge were Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Phan Thien Dinh, Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Binh, along with representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training, leaders of the Department of Education and Training, Hue City Youth Union, departments, branches, localities, and leaders of Hue National School.
Ngoc Van - The Nghia
Despite the persistent rain on the morning of the final, the atmosphere at Khanh Hoa bridge (April 2 Square, Nha Trang) was still extremely vibrant and enthusiastic.
Thousands of students, parents and local people braved the rain and gathered from early morning to cheer for contestant Doan Thanh Tung (Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted). The cheers, the pounding drums and the bright red of flags and uniforms turned the Square into a "sea of fire" of enthusiasm, adding great spiritual strength to Doan Thanh Tung at the Road to Olympia Finals in 2025.
Thanh Thanh
Duy Pham
Duong Trieu
Le Quang Duy Khoa (Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted - Hue, Hue City) explained the name "Duy Khoa" and shared about himself. Specifically, Duy means unique, determined with what he has chosen; "Khoa" means science. "Duy Khoa is a person who constantly strives to conquer on the journey of knowledge", he said.
The male student of Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted added that he is passionate about history and culture. He loves the symbol of the dragon and horse, which symbolizes the will to conquer knowledge. In addition, the trust and love of his family is always the motivation to help Khoa strive. "Hopefully, like the dragon and horse, I will bring the laurel wreath to my beloved school," Duy Khoa said.
Xuan Tung
Doan Thanh Tung (Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted, Khanh Hoa) in his self-introduction shared the image of his dynamic hometown Khanh Hoa, a coastal land, rich in tradition of learning with the symbol of Dien Khanh Temple of Literature...
Thanh Tung shared that knowledge and science are like a vast ocean, always promising to attract “divers” to explore and conquer. “I myself am flexible, sometimes at the bottom, sometimes on the surface of the sea, sometimes in the sky… I come from a sunny and windy sea, where modernity and tradition meet,” he said.
According to Tung, knowledge is like each historical brick, it needs to be cultivated over time to have stability. Dreams are like wind turbines that spin constantly, he also constantly dreams and strives to conquer his dreams; to continue promoting the tradition of learning of his hometown like the symbol of Van Mieu Dien Khanh.
“The flame of studiousness was lit in my heart and nurtured by teachers, family and friends,” Thanh Tung expressed his determination to successfully conquer the Olympia laurel wreath.
Tran Bui Bao Khanh (Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi) appeared with symbolic images of the capital Hanoi such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam... and Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted.
Bao Khanh shared that Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted is the foundation for him to constantly strive to improve. “I am proud to live and grow up in a country with a thousand years of civilization,” Khanh expressed.
According to the male student from Hanoi – Amsterdam, as a scholar, the journey to conquer knowledge is never-ending. He constantly studies to broaden his knowledge, and also as a way to preserve morality.
On the journey to conquer the championship of Road to Olympia 25, Bao Khanh not only carries his own dream but also a way to promote the tradition of studiousness. "The second championship of the Capital, please wait for me", Bao Khanh expressed.
Xuan Tung
Attending the final match of Road to Olympia 25 were Secretary of the Central Youth Union, President of the Central Youth Union of Vietnam Nguyen Tuong Lam; Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong.
Nguyen Nhut Lam (Cai Be High School, Dong Thap) also shared about his name. “Nhut” means sun, “Lam” reminds him of the gentle Tien River where he was born. In particular, the name Nhut Lam was given by his grandparents, expressing their hope that he would grow up confident, talented and become a useful citizen for his homeland.
Nhut Lam is proud to be born and raised in a heroic, fertile and studious land with the gentle Tien River, fruit-laden gardens, immense rice fields...with simple, emotional and studious people.
According to Nhat Lam, "following the tradition of Cai Be High School, being proud to be a child of the Red Lotus Land helps me have enough mental strength for the final match of the Road to Olympia. The tradition of studiousness of the Red Lotus Land is the support for me to conquer the laurel wreath of the Road to Olympia", said the representative from Dong Thap.
Xuan Tung
In the Warm-up round, the four contestants went through two intense individual rounds and a group round. Each correct answer earned the contestant 10 points. After two rounds, Bao Khanh took the lead with 65 points. Next, Duy Khoa had 60 points, Nhut Lam had 35 points, Thanh Tung had 30 points.
Xuan Tung
In the Obstacle Course, the unknown number to be found has 21 letters.
The first selected horizontal row has the question: Literature... is a work of oral language art, a product of collective creation, expressing the awareness, thoughts, and feelings of working people about nature and society with the aim of directly serving different activities in community life.
All four candidates scored 10 points with the answer "Folklore".
The second selected horizontal row has the question: White Night (author Luu Quang Ha, director People's Artist Xuan Bac), Unfaithful Circle (author Chu Lai, director People's Artist Nguyen Trung Hieu), Catching Ghosts (author Nguyen Dang Chuong, director Meritorious Artist Bui Nhu Lai) are works of which type of theatrical art?
Each contestant gave a different answer. However, Thanh Tung was the only contestant to score with the answer “Drama”.
Immediately after that, Thanh Tung pressed the bell to answer the obstacle mystery and gave the correct answer: “Truong Ba’s soul, butcher’s skin”. With this bold and accurate action, the Khanh Hoa male student jumped from the end of the race to the leading position.
After this second round, Thanh Tung got 100 points, Bao Khanh got 75 points, Duy Khoa got 70 points, and Nhat Lam got 45 points.
Xuan Tung - Ha Trang
Thanh Thanh
The Acceleration round has 4 chances to break through. In each question, the speed at which the question is asked correctly will bring different scores of 40 – 30 – 20 – 10 for each contestant. This round is intense, the leading order is constantly changing.
After 4 chances to accelerate, Thanh Tung continued to firmly hold the top position with 210 points, Bao Khanh 185 points, Duy Khoa 150 points, and Nhut Lam 135 points.
Xuan Tung - Ha Trang
Photo: Duy Pham
Peace and Harmony - Duy Pham
Thanh Tung with 210 points leading the race was the first contestant to reach the finish line. He chose the question package worth 20 points.
First question : According to Article 7 of the 2013 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the election of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies is conducted according to what principles?
Thanh Tung let Nhat Lam have the right to answer. But no contestant scored.
Second question : The sequence of numbers 1, 3, 6, 10… consists of “triangular numbers”. These are numbers of the form n(n+1)/2 where n is a positive integer. Find three triangular numbers whose sum is 50.
Thanh Tung let Duy Khoa have the right to answer. But no contestant scored any points.
Question 3 : Which greenhouse gas containing sulfur was discovered by Henri Moissan and Paul Legbeau, has the ability to effectively extinguish arcs under high voltage and is therefore often used in high voltage switching equipment?
Thanh Tung let Bao Khanh win the right to answer, but could not score.
Thanh Tung finished with 210 points. Three other contestants had their points deducted.
Xuan Tung
Thanh Thanh
Bao Khanh finished perfectly and took the lead.
Bao Khanh entered his final round with 175 points. He chose the question package worth 20 – 30 – 20 points.
First question : “Ten Policies of Viet Minh” and “History of Our Country” are two works of President Ho Chi Minh, both have the same last verse. That verse consists of four words, eight letters, stating four factors that create the invincible strength of the great solidarity of the nation. Please tell us the exact content of that verse.
Bao Khanh scored 20 more points, closing in on the leading candidate.
Second question: On February 21, 2025, the Government of our country issued a Declaration on the baselines used to calculate the width of Vietnam's territorial waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. Accordingly, the baselines used to calculate the width of the territorial waters of Vietnam's inter-territorial territory in the Gulf of Tonkin include straight lines connecting points A11 to A24. In which points A11 and A24 are respectively which two islands?
With the correct answers being Con Co Island and Tra Co Island, Bao Khanh took the lead.
Question 3 : R-45B is a new generation refrigerant that has the potential to replace refrigerants that are not environmentally friendly and affect the ozone layer. What chemical elements are used to make R-45B?
Bao Khanh continues to have correct answers to consolidate his leading position.
The male student from Hanoi - Amsterdam had a perfect finish to take the lead with 245 points.
Xuan Tung - Ha Trang
Cong Huong - Duy Pham
Duy Khoa with 140 points chooses question packages worth 20 – 30 – 30 points.
Duy Khoa's first question was a clip about the CQ boat and asked what "CQ" stands for. Duy Khoa let Nhut Lam get the right to answer and score points.
Second question : To measure the speed of sound in cast iron, a physicist used a 951.25m long cast iron pipe. A person struck a hammer on one end of the cast iron pipe, a person at the other end heard two knocks, one transmitted through the cast iron and one transmitted through the air in the pipe; the two knocks were 2.5s apart. Knowing that the speed of sound in air is 340m/s, calculate the speed of sound in cast iron, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Duy Khoa let Bao Khanh win the right to answer, but did not win any points.
The last question , Duy Khoa chose Star of Hope: The reformer of our country in the 19th century gave the following view on the ethics of an official: "If I lose, I benefit the people, the people will stick with me/ If I cut the people, I will get fat, the people will resent/ Resentment, attachment depends on me. Only the word Thanh, Thanh toward the world?
Duy Khoa answered correctly to continue to have the opportunity to conquer the laurel wreath. The male student of Quoc Hoc Hue High School finished with 180 points.
Xuan Tung - Ha Trang - The Nghia
Nhut Lam was the last contestant to enter the Finish Line round. With determination, the male student from Dong Thap chose the question package with the same value of 30 points.
First question : “Dai Nam Quoc Am Tu Vi” is considered the first Vietnamese dictionary, written in Quoc Ngu script, with the nature of a dictionary, compiled by Vietnamese people. Who is the author of this work?
Nhut Lam did not give the correct answer and no contestant pressed the button to answer.
Second question , Nhut Lam chose Hope Star. This is an English question. He got 60 more points from this question.
Question 3 : Which of the following viruses have a DNA genome: hepatitis B virus, chickenpox virus, dengue virus, Coronavirus?
Nhut Lam did not have the correct answer. Bao Khanh immediately rang the bell, but could not give the correct answer.
Xuan Tung - Ha Trang
In the final result, the champion of Road to Olympia 25 was a male student from Hanoi – Amsterdam: Tran Bui Bao Khanh (Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi). Bao Khanh won the championship with 215 points.
Xuan Tung - Duy Pham
Duong Trieu
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