The 17-year-old has been one of Việt Nam’s ’athletic treasures’ who hopes to lift the country back on top of regional games.

Considered the Oscar award of Vietnamese sports, the Cup will honour one top candidate in 11 different categories. A big bonus of about VNĐ750 million (US$30,600) will be awarded to the winners.

Nguyen Hong Loi will be the first athlete with a disability to take part in the duathlon DNSE Aquaman Vietnam 2023, which consists of swimming and running.

Nguyen Thi Huyen becomes the most successful SEA Games runner ever after winning her 12th gold medal on May 11 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Many of Vietnam's top athletes were born in the Year of the Rat and a lot is expected of them this lunar year, with the Olympics and World Cup qualification on the horizon.