Football passion connects Vietnamese and Russian children

Now 14 years old, Vu Son Ha has been studying in Moscow, Russia, for five consecutive years. During that same period, he has been involved with football, which has helped him connect and interact with many Russian peers who share the same interest. Football has not only improved Vu Son Ha's Russian language skills and physical fitness but also boosted his confidence in adapting to the local learning environment.

In an interview with a VNA correspondent in Moscow, Vu Son Ha expressed his joy at being able to play alongside many Vietnamese and Russian peers on International Children's Day. He said that during his time at school, he has been learning and playing football with Russian friends under the guidance of their teachers.

Sharing a lifelong passion for football from an early age, 13-year-old Grisha spoke about his delight in having many Vietnamese friends in his football talent class. Grisha noted that the Vietnamese players are very skillful, always cheerful, united, and show great team spirit during matches. Grisha shared: "Today I am very happy because on International Children's Day I got to play football with my Vietnamese friends, and there were so many people here cheering us on."

The meaningful exchange activity for Vietnamese and Russian children owes much to the efforts of the Organizing Committee of the Vietnamese community football tournament in Russia and the many parents within the Vietnamese community in Moscow.

Mr. Tran Phu Thuan, Vice Standing Chairman and General Secretary of the Union of Vietnamese Organizations in Russia, said that Vietnamese children in Russia consistently strive to practice football regularly. The community also has numerous football classes that invite Russian teachers and coaches to instruct children who have talent and passion, many of whom have been training for several consecutive years.

On International Children's Day, the Organizing Committee of the Vietnamese community football tournament in Russia held a friendly match for children in the U14 and U13 age groups within the community, allowing them to play and interact with Russian peers of the same age. Through this activity, the children can socialize, confidently showcase their abilities and passion, thereby expanding and developing the youth football movement within the Vietnamese community in other cities across Russia.