U23 Vietnam receives Certificate of Merit and bonus of 500 million VND

On August 1, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a meeting to congratulate the National U23 men's football team.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung - Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism - said: "Today is a very happy day to meet the leadership of the Vietnam Football Federation, the coaching staff and outstanding players of U23 Vietnam.

The Southeast Asian U23 tournament is a gathering place for young football teams in the region. Therefore, the tournament has both advantages and challenges. It was their determination, strong will, effective coaching and coaching work... that helped the U23 Vietnam team win the championship trophy for the third time.

The team's achievements create a spreading effect on society, increasing confidence in the development of the country's football in the coming time.

Today, some players could not be here due to their duties with the club. The Vietnamese players were diligent like workers' bees, so we had victories. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism respectfully thanks the contributions of the coaching staff and the players to make this miracle".

Minister Nguyen Van Hung emphasized: "The Vietnamese people have the saying 'Winning is not proud, losing is not discouraged', I hope that through the meeting, we will not only encourage and motivate but also have to be more determined, not to rest in victory.

From now until the end of the year, U23 Vietnam has 2 important tournaments: the 2026 U23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games. I suggest that the coaching staff strengthen solutions in coaching work to continue to bring glory to the country.

I hope that with the youth, dedication and support of the fans, we will have more strength to fulfill our tasks before the Fatherland, the people and the Vietnamese sports industry".

On behalf of U23 Vietnam, head coach Kim Sang-sik expressed his gratitude to the leaders of the Party, State, Government, leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Department of Sports and Physical Training, Vietnam Football Federation for always paying attention and creating the best conditions for the team during the training and competition.

"After the U23 Southeast Asian final, I was very honored and touched to receive a congratulatory letter from the Prime Minister. In the immediate future, we have 2 tournaments left, the U23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games, hoping that the players will continue to maintain better form to successfully complete these two important goals," said Mr. Kim Sang-sik.

Also at the ceremony, Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan - President of VFF shared: "The 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship is the first tournament this year, we have won the championship for the third time in this playground.

This is a source of pride for young players as well as those who make Vietnamese football, and at the same time affirms the sustainable investment path in youth football, rich in identity in the context of other countries naturalizing players.

In the coming time, VFF will continue to prepare plans towards the U23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games. We have prepared a detailed plan with the task of qualifying and in the immediate future, reaching the finals of the SEA Games".

At the meeting, the U23 Vietnam team as well as individuals of the team received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister and a Certificate of Merit from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

In addition, Minister Nguyen Van Hung, on behalf of the Vietnam Olympic Committee, awarded VND500 million to U23 Vietnam after winning the 2025 U23 Southeast Asian Championship.