Sports and Culture Newspaper (VNA) officially announced the nominations for the Cong Hien Sports Award in the 20th Cong Hien Award system.
The organizing committee also opened a polling portal for the public, coordinating with the votes of the press and the Selection Council to find the most deserving owners. The award ceremony is expected to take place on April 15, 2026 at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labor Culture Palace.
Within the framework of the Cong Hien Sports Awards, 4 categories continue to be maintained including: "Sports Face of the Year", "Sports Achievement of the Year", "Young Sports Face of the Year" and "Aspiration to Contribute". This is not only a place to recognize achievements but also to honor positive contributions, contributing to spreading the spirit of sports in the community.
According to regulations, the 2 categories "Sports Achievement of the Year" and "Aspiration to Contribute" will be decided by the Selection Council. Meanwhile, "Sports Face of the Year" and "Youth Sports Face of the Year" are determined based on the combination of public and Professional Council votes, each side accounting for 50% of the total score. Fans can participate in voting on the BVOTE system from 8 pm on March 20 to the end of April 5, 2026.
The Cong Hien Sports Tournament is not only a place to record achievements but also a bridge between sports and the community, stories of effort and exceeding limits are spreading strongly.
TOP 3 OFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR THE 2026 CONTRIBUTION SPORTS AWARD
SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR (ABC)
1. Vietnam U22 Football Team wins SEA Games 33 gold medal (outstanding achievements of the year: Winning SEA Games 33 gold medal; Winning the U23 Southeast Asian Championship).
2. The Vietnamese women's futsal team won the SEA Games gold medal for the first time (outstanding achievement of the year: Winning the SEA Games 33 gold medal after 5 times winning the runner-up title; Reaching the quarterfinals of the Asian Championship).
3. The women's 4x400m relay team in athletics won the SEA Games 33 gold medal (prominent achievement of the year: winning the SEA Games 33 gold medal and setting a record of 6 consecutive congress gold medals since 2015; Winning the Asian Championship silver medal).
SPORTS FACE OF THE YEAR (ranked by A, B, C)
1. Nguyen Dinh Bac (Football) - Outstanding achievements: SEA Games 33 Gold Medal; U23 Southeast Asian Championship; ASEAN Cup 2024 Championship (January 2025); Vietnam Silver Ball 2025 Title.
2. Nguyen Thi Oanh (Athletics) - Outstanding achievements: Winning 3 gold medals at SEA Games 33 (women's 5,000m, women's 10,000m, 3,000m steeplechase).
3. Trinh Thu Vinh (Shooting) - Outstanding achievements: Won 4 gold medals in individual and team women's SEA Games 33 in the 10m air pistol, 25m sports pistol events and set 3 congress records; Won gold medal in the men's and women's 10m mixed pistol events at the 2025 Asian Cup; Won 1 bronze medal at the 2025 Asian Championship.
YOUNG SPORTS FACE OF THE YEAR (ABC)
1. Bui Thi Kim Anh (Born in: 2006; Sports: Athletics) - Outstanding achievements: Won the gold medal in the women's high jump event at SEA Games 33 (achievement 1m86).
2. Nguyen Dinh Bac (Year of birth: 2004; Subject: Football) - Outstanding achievements: SEA Games 33 Gold Medal; U23 Southeast Asian Championship; ASEAN Cup 2024 Championship (January 2025); Vietnam Silver Ball Award 2025.
3. Vo Thi My Tien (Born in: 2005; Sports: Swimming) - Outstanding achievements: Won 1 gold medal (relais), 3 silver medals, 5 bronze medals at SEA Games 33; Won 2 silver medals, 3 bronze medals at the 2025 Asian Championships; Won 2 gold medals at the 2025 Southeast Asian Open Water Championships.
