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Vietnam's Olympic hero Hoang Xuan Vinh returned home with the country's first ever gold medal late Sunday to the jubilant reception of a contingent of fans, sports officials, and family members.
Vinh made history in Rio, Brazil overnight on August 7 when he bagged the gold after a near-perfect final shot in the men's 10-meter air pistol. Four days later, he won the silver in the Olympic men's 50 meter pistol event, making him the sole medal winner for the Vietnamese delegation of late.
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His flight landed in Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport at 8:49 p.m., about an hour ahead of schedule. The Olympic champion is welcomed by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien upon arrival. |
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Vinh waves to hundreds of fans and reporters who have been waiting for him and his team for hours at the airport. |
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Vinh waves to hundreds of fans and reporters who have been waiting for him and his team for hours at the airport. |
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Vinh, a 41-year-old serving army colonel who first learned to shoot with AK47 rifles, fields question from the press. |
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The shooter expresses regret for only winning the silver in the Olympic men's 50 meter pistol event. But he says he was satisfied in the men's 10-meter air pistol as he had trained well for that. Vinh says he will take some rest to savor his success, but will come back for training soon. |
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Vinh’s coach, Vu Thi Nhung, also attracts media attention. She says Vinh will come back soon for a shooting world championship. |
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The shooter, from the central province of Quang Tri, receives flowers from his bosses. |
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Vinh could only afford to catch up with his wife and daughter after spending about an hour with the media and fans. |
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Vinh with his family are surrounded by the press. |
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The shooter waves to the crowd before heading off for his home in Hanoi. |
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