Vietnamese athletes who have just won SEA Games gold medal have received shocking news

After winning the first gold medal for Vietnam at the 31st SEA Games, athlete Kurash To Thu Trang received sad news when her father passed away on the morning of May 11.

This morning, May 11, athlete To Thu Trang – the girl who just won the first gold medal for the team sport Vietnam in SEA Games 31 In Kurash, she had to receive sad news when her father, To Van Sen, passed away at the age of 57.

Athlete Kurash To Thu Trang received sad news when her father passed away

On her personal page, Thu Trang shared an avatar image of a lotus flower on a black background symbolizing the death of a loved one with the status line: “I love you dad”.

A representative of Hanoi Judo has also confirmed with the Traffic Newspaper the above information.

After winning the first gold medal for Vietnamese sports at the 31st Southeast Asian Games at home, To Thi Trang choked up and shared: “I want to dedicate this achievement to my father. My father is seriously ill. Dad, I miss you. I love you. Get well again so you can have fun with your daughter, dad.”

Athlete To Thu Trang with her family after winning the SEA Games gold medal on the afternoon of May 10

But Thu Trang’s wish never came true when her father could not overcome hepatitis.

Before focusing prepare for SEA Games 31, Trang’s father – Mr. To Van Sen became seriously ill and needed emergency treatment. From liver failure to kidney failure and requiring dialysis. Then he fell into a coma.

Wanting her to focus on competing and serving the country, her family did not inform her for fear of affecting her training and competition.