PANO – The Organizing Committee for the title “Best Athlete of the Year 2015” will work on a list of athletes nominated from different localities and sports units.

Cong Phuong (L) and Anh Vien. Photo: anninhthudo.vn

Most prominent in the list are swimmer Anh Vien and football player Cong Phuong. As for Anh Vien, the athlete of Can Tho became a rising star in Vietnam’s sports when she snatched eight gold medals and broke eight records during SEA Games 28. Moreover, Anh Vien broke a record when she won three tickets for the 2016 Olympic Games. Anh Vien also pocketed more medals in different world and international swimming events.

Cong Phuong, having won the best young male player title, was also nominated. He is one of the seven football players on the nomination list, namely Anh Duc, Văn Quyet, Thanh Luong, Cong Phuong, Kieu Trinh, Minh Nguyet and Huyen Nhu.

The other athletes nominated for the title “Best Athlete of the Year 2015” include Thach Nhu Tuan (weightlifting), Nguyen Thi Hien (athletics), Ly Hoang Nam (tennis).

Source: anninhthudo.vn

Translated by Huu Duong