Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted reception on Tuesday evening to welcome both the national male and female football squads who have won gold medals at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc huges head coach Park Hang-seo
of the national men's football team at the Government Office. Photo: VGP

Speaking at the reception, PM Phuc said the double victory came as a result of solidarity and determination of the two teams, reflecting the players' patriotism.

The wins will also inspire the national development process, the Government chief said.

The women's football team, trained by head coach Mai Duc Chung,
defeated Thailand at the final match to claim the 6th gold medal so far.
Photo: VGP

PM Phuc especially spoke highly of the excellent talents of head coaches Park Hang-seo and Mai Duc Chung who have whole-heartedly devoted themselves to bring glory to all Vietnamese people.

Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan Phuc shakes hands with Nguyen Trong Hoang,
one of the two senior players of Viet Nam's national under-22 football team.
Photo: VGP

We won the gold medals because we have excellent coaches and burning desire for victory, Phuc said.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shakes hands with Nguyen Tien Linh,
one of the two strikers of the national U22 squad. Photo: VGP

He called for continued efforts to foster youth football coaching and to design better policies for athletes, coaches and relevant staff.

Phuc also took the occasion to extend thanks to parents of the athletes for their efforts to educate their offsprings, to football clubs for their efforts in youth football training, to individuals like Doan Nguyen Duc-Chairman of the Hoang Anh Gia Lai football club as well as sponsors who have made great contributions to the football development in Viet Nam.

The two national teams return to Noi Bai International Airport and then
they move to the Government Office where Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc
and Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam wait for them. Photo: VGP

Coach Park Hang-seo helps Viet Nam to end a long wait for the SEA games
gold medal after beating Indonesia 3-0 ine final match of the 2019 SEA Games.
Photo: VGP

Viet Nam becomes the second SEA country after Thailand to have won
gold medal for men's and women's football teams in a SEA Games tournament.
Photo: VGP

Nguyen Tien Linh (first from left) and Ha Duc Chinh are the only two strikers
of the U-22 men's team. The latter is the top scorers with 8 goals while
the former pockets 6 goals during this year's SEA Games. Photo: VGP

Both of the teams have received huge bonuses for their achievements
and the figure is expected to continue rising. Photo: VGP