To achieve this goal, sports federations and national teams are actively reforming, building coaching teams and selecting athletes, while promoting international cooperation. One of the important steps is to invite foreign experts to support training. The Vietnamese shooting team has invited expert Byambajavyn from Mongolia to work with the hope of improving the skills and techniques of the shooters.
Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh, who just won 4th place at the 2024 Olympics, is said to have the potential to compete for medals at the next Olympics and the participation of foreign experts will be a key factor in helping this athlete reach new heights.
Similarly, the Vietnamese archery team still maintains a close relationship with expert Park Chae-soon, who helped Vietnamese archers win tickets to the Olympics. The Vietnam Taekwondo Federation has proactively hired Iranian experts, marking a turning point in building its force. Other federations such as athletics, weightlifting, fencing, etc. are also stepping up the invitation of international experts, expanding learning opportunities and improving the level of athletes.
With a long-term strategy, the Vietnamese sports industry is focusing on developing 17 key sports with the potential to compete for medals at major arenas such as the Olympics and Asian Games.
According to Mr. Hoang Quoc Vinh - Head of High Performance Sports Department 1 - Department of Sports and Physical Training, choosing key sports is a strategic step to help Vietnamese sports focus resources, instead of dispersing them across too many sports as before.
Although recent achievements in Vietnamese sports, such as the victory of the men's football team at the ASEAN Cup 2024 or the progress of other sports, have created strong momentum, according to experts, Vietnamese sports still need a strong push in terms of management and investment. Mobilizing sponsorship from businesses and individuals, especially in football, has been creating an important wave of support, helping to improve the quality of training and competition.
However, experts also pointed out that the lack of resources for localities outside of major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the Army remains a major challenge. Many localities do not have enough funds to organize training activities, which leads to a shortage of talented athletes and limits the ability to compete internationally.
According to Mr. Dang Ha Viet - Director of the Department of Physical Training and Sports, in 2025, Vietnamese sports will not only focus on the 33rd SEA Games but also aim for larger international playgrounds such as the 2026 ASIAD and the 2028 Olympics.
Strengthening international cooperation, inviting good experts and investing properly in training will be decisive factors for Vietnamese sports to make a breakthrough.
