Gymnast Pham Nhu Phuong announces retirement amid allegations of bonus irregularities
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January 16
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Vietnamese gymnast Pham Nhu Phuong,
Born in 2003, Pham Nhu Phuong had shown immense potential in the field of artistic gymnastics in Vietnam. She previously secured two silver and two bronze medals at the 31st SEA Games, an impressive feat during her debut appearance at the Southeast Asian Games. In October 2023, Nhu Phuong brought three individual gold medals to Hanoi at the national championship. However, the gymnastics sensation shocked many by announcing her retirement at the young age of 20.
Nhu Phuong explained that her decision was well-thought-out and rooted in
Furthermore, Pham Nhu Phuong accused the coaching staff of demanding a 10% deduction from medal bonuses, 30-50% from performance bonuses, and a monthly contribution of 300,000 VND to a "strange fund" for the coach. The incident prompted a meeting organized by the gymnastics department in Hanoi on January 9th, where the discipline issues were discussed and attributed to an oversight by coach Nguyen Ha Thanh, who admitted to forgetting to forward Pham Nhu Phuong's request for approval.
What prompted Pham Nhu Phuong's retirement at the age of 20?
Lack of interest in gymnastics
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National team exclusion and disciplinary issues
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Pursuing higher education
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What medals did Pham Nhu Phuong win at the 31st SEA Games?
Why was Pham Nhu Phuong disciplined by the training center in Hanoi?
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