SEA Games

Hisamitsu Việt Nam President Akiyama Hiroyuki (left, front row) and Việt Nam Olympic Committee President Trần Văn Mạnh at the launching ceremony. Photos courtesy of SAV

 HÀ NỘI — Hisamitsu Việt Nam is stepping up to keep Việt Nam’s athletes in top form as they gear up for the 33rd SEA Games next month in Thailand, providing crucial support on the track and off.

The Việt Nam Olympic Committee announced Hisamitsu Việt Nam as its official sponsor at a ceremony on November 12 in Hà Nội.

Alongside financial backing at the regional sporting arena, the company presented 1,500 medical bags containing products designed to swiftly relieve severe pain, relax muscles after exercise and soothe fatigue during training and competition.

At the event, Sports Authority of Việt Nam Deputy Director Nguyễn Hồng Minh said the tireless work of coaches and athletes was central to achieving Việt Nam’s top goals at the Games, while sponsors’ support helped athletes perform at their best.

"This is not only support in terms of materials (medical gear) but also spiritual support to help athletes feel secure in training and competing. I believe that, with the accompaniment of Hisamitsu Việt Nam and players' determination, Việt Nam will compete successfully and maintain the top position overall," Minh said.

Sports Authority of Việt Nam's Deputy Director Nguyễn Hồng Minh appreciates Hisamitsu Việt Nam's support.

In response, Hisamitsu Việt Nam President Akiyama Hiroyuki said: "The athletes' efforts and perseverance in competition are a great source of inspiration for us. We hope that our products will well support them during their training and competition, helping them achieve high results and bring glory home."

The 33rd SEA Games will be held from December 9 to 20 in Thailand. Regional competitors will participate in 50 official sports and three demonstration sports across Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla.

At the last Games in Cambodia, Việt Nam topped the medal tally with 136 gold medals, proving itself the No. 1 delegation for two competitions in a row.

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical was established in 1834 in Japan and is currently one of the leading pharmaceutical companies manufacturing and dealing in external analgesic and anti-inflammatory preparations, such as medicated plasters, gels and sprays. — OVN/VNS