The signing ceremony was attended by representatives of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Vinmec Health system and many players of the national team.
Accordingly, Vinmec will send experienced medical experts to directly participate and accompany the athletes in health care throughout the training and competition process in major tournaments under the AFF - Southeast Asian Football Championship, AFC - Asian Football Cup and FIFA - International Football Federation. In addition, Vietnam's leading academic health system will provide maximum support in connecting and creating conditions for athletes to access the most advanced treatment methods, from a team of experts and a leading prestigious hospital in the world.
With the advantage of managing the Vietnam national team, VFF will create conditions for Vinmec's medical experts to participate in health care for players during training and competition rounds.
At the same time, VFF will cooperate with Vinmec in scientific research, testing and application of advanced treatment methods in the field of sports medicine. This strategy aims to support Vinmec in improving and enhancing quality, aiming to achieve the certification of an excellent Medical Center according to FIFA standards (FIFA Sports Medicine Center of Excellence).
Immediately after the signing ceremony, Vinmec will coordinate with VFF to organize a scientific conference and an in-depth training program for the sports medical team, updating the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment and recovery of injuries. In addition, the two units will deploy campaigns to disseminate knowledge and raise awareness of sports health care for the community in Vietnam.
Speaking about the cooperation between the two sides, Mr. Nguyen Van Phu - General Secretary of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) - said: “We really appreciate the dedicated and effective support from Vinmec during the past years. The quality of professional treatment that Vinmec brings has helped the players get the best care, thereby improving the play achievements of the teams.
We believe that, with comprehensive strategic cooperation, the values we create for the players will increasingly increase, strongly promoting the development and sustainability of Vietnamese sports medicine.
Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Dung - Director of the Center for Orthopedic Trauma and Sports Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital - affirmed: Osteoporosis and sports medicine are one of the strengths and leading professional development orientation of Vinmec. With this cooperation, we not only focus on injury treatment but also raise awareness, prevent injuries and improve long-term fitness.
We are committed to making every effort to train, research and apply advanced treatment methods to treat injuries, creating the best psychology and physical strength for athletes to contribute to further improving the quality of sports medicine in Vietnam".
Previously, Vinmec and VFF signed a cooperation agreement effective for 3 years (2022-2024) to finance examination, organize professional consultations and treat injuries for members of the National Team.
In Vietnam, Vinmec is the only unit with Motion Analysis Lab, a pioneer in developing and applying the most advanced technology and techniques in the treatment of injuries and typical sports medicine such as: endoscopic surgery to reconstruct the frontal transverse ligament using the "athletic radiation" method with advanced 3D positioning technology...
The comprehensive strategic cooperation event between Vinmec and VFF is not only a step forward in the health work for athletes but also affirms the efforts and enthusiasm of the Vinmec Health System in accompanying and contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam Sports.
In May 2024, the Vinmec Orthopedic Trauma and Sports Medicine Center was officially recognized as an Excellent Sports Medicine Center according to the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). This is also one of 4 Centers of Excellence according to Vinmec's international standards along with Cardiovascular, Oncology and Clinical Allergy. The center meets the highest criteria of: infrastructure, clinical expertise, sports science support, emergency response capability, research.
Vinmec has successfully treated, operated and supported national players such as Le Van Xuan, Nguyen Van Toan, Chuong Thi Kieu, Thai Thi Thao, Nguyen Thi Van... and more than 50 other players of the national teams, overcoming serious injuries to return to contribute to the national team.
