Ho Chi Minh City PE teacher, world Vovinam gold medalist, awarded First-Class Labor Order

Tuoi Tre News7 November 2026, 14:03 UTCVietnam

Phan Tan Thanh, a physical education teacher at Bui Thi Xuan High School in Ho Chi Minh City and a member of Vietnam's national Vovinam team, has been awarded the First-Class Labor Order by the State President of Vietnam in recognition of his significant contributions to the country's sports sector.

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