The Vietnam Gymnastics Federation calls for support for athlete Nguyen Minh Triet
Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation Phan Thuy Linh said: “During acrobatic practice, Triet performed two somersaults and then turned 360 degrees. Due to loss of feeling in the air, this athlete died. He stuck his head in the sucking hole, his limbs became paralyzed and he was taken to Hospital E (Tran Cung street, Hanoi) for emergency treatment and surgery. Immediately after that, he was taken to Bach Mai hospital for monitoring and treatment. However, Due to a severe neck injury, doctors diagnosed her recovery as unlikely.
Immediately after the incident, leaders of the Culture, Sports and Tourism sector visited, gave gifts and encouraged Nguyen Minh Triet and his family. Hanoi National Sports Center also took care of all treatment costs for athletes according to regulations.
Leaders of the Hanoi National Training Center visited young player Minh Triet, Photo: LDTD
Born on October 20, 2006, is an athlete of the Army and the Vietnamese youth gymnastics team. Before the accident, 17-year-old Nguyen Minh Triet was a very hard-working athlete who actively practiced, always dreaming of following the example of generations of seniors who trained hard to become talented, contributing achievements to the country’s gymnastics.
Triet has been the hope and pillar of the family, because Triet’s father is over 60 years old and his mother has cancer. Above Triet, there is an older sister born in 2002, an older brother born in 2004 who had an electrical accident and is unable to work. Below Triet, there is a 5-year-old younger sister. The whole family lives together in a rented house of 18 m2.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Minh sadly said: “Nguyen Minh Triet has been practicing gymnastics since he was 7-8 years old, now about 10 years ago. He is very passionate about sports, trained in the Army unit, and then in 2018 was promoted to the gym. Practicing with the national youth gymnastics team at National Nhon Sports Training Center (Hanoi).
My family has 4 children, Triet is the third but is the economic and spiritual pillar of the whole family. I’m retired, my salary isn’t much, so I work as a security guard every day. My mother has cancer. Triet’s older brother was electrocuted when he was young, so he is now unable to work. Mr. Minh expressed his wish that as long as his son could live, that was enough for him.
Mr. Dang Ha Viet (right) – Director of the Department of Sports and Sports visited and encouraged relatives of athlete Nguyen Minh Triet (Photo: Tuoitre)
Faced with Nguyen Minh Triet’s critical condition and his family’s difficult circumstances, the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation calls for the joint support of organizations and individuals to help him and his family have more resources in life. treatment process.
Recently, the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation announced the injury case of gymnastics athlete Nguyen Minh Triet and called on organizations and individuals to support the athlete and his family during his treatment journey. .
As of 5:00 p.m. on December 20, 2023, the account of the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation has received a total amount of support of 327,313,000 VND; The account of the athlete’s father, Mr. Nguyen Huu Minh, received nearly 500,000,000 VND. The Federation would like to send sincere thanks to the kind hearts who joined hands to help athlete Nguyen Minh Triet and his family overcome difficulties.
The Vietnam Gymnastics Federation will continue to receive support for athlete Nguyen Minh Triet through his account until December 27, 2023. After that, the Federation will carry out inventory procedures, notify received funds and implement procedures to hand over funds to families. After December 27, 2023, all donations sent through the federation’s account will be automatically refunded to the sender’s account. Individuals and groups can continue to support the family by transferring money directly to the family’s account. We respectfully announce and are extremely grateful to the precious hearts of organizations and individuals.
In addition, the leader of the Hanoi National Training Center – where Triet is focusing on training – donated 161 million VND to donate 1 day’s salary to his young teammate so he can receive good treatment. Previously, the Executive Committee of Vietnam Gymnastics Federation; referees, officials, and fitness coaches across the country; Officials, leaders, and civil servants of the Department of Sports and Sports donated 126 million VND. The Military Sports Center sent 66 million VND to the family of athlete Nguyen Minh Triet.