Road to Olympia Mount: Hue Student Makes Hometown Live Broadcast Venue of 2025

by Khánh Huyền13 January 2025 Last updated at 09:49 AM

VTV.vn - Duy Khoa staged an incredible comeback in the final moments, just as the chance to make Hue the venue for the eighth live broadcast was slipping away.

The Quarter 1 contest of Road to Olympia Mount 2025, marking the 25th year of the competition, witnessed a thrilling battle among four male students: Le Quang Duy Khoa (Quoc Hoc Hue Specialized High School, Thua Thien Hue), Vu Viet Hoang (Song Cong High School, Thai Nguyen), Phung Manh Dung (Quang Oai High School, Hanoi), and Tran Le Minh Triet (High School for the Gifted – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City).  

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The Laurel Wreath of Quarter 1 - 2025 for the Worthy Champion.

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Khanh Vy and Ngoc Huy continue to be a well-matched duo hosting the program.

Duy Khoa was the first to enter the Individual Warm-Up round. His quick thinking and accuracy earned him a maximum of 60 points, putting him in the lead. Manh Dung scored 20 points, Minh Triet scored 30 points, and Viet Hoang scored 40 points.  

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The four contestants have an intense Warm-up round.

After 12 questions in the General Warm-up round, Duy Khoa maintained his strong performance with 70 points, Viet Hoang followed closely with 45 points, Minh Triet scored 35 points, and Manh Dung faced some difficulties and scored only 15 points.

The Overcome Obstacle round of Quarter I featured a   6- letter keyword. Despite not answering the fourth horizontal clue correctly, Duy Khoa excelled by accurately identifying the obstacle after the first piece was revealed.  

Meanwhile, Viet Hoang, who successfully answered the fourth horizontal clue, also made an impressive effort by buzzing in to solve the obstacle. However, his answer was wrong , and he  lost the opportunity. Without hesitation, Duy Khoa delighted the supporters from Hue by revealing the keyword: "Semiconductor".

At the end of this round, Khoa extended his lead with 130 points, followed by Viet Hoang with 55 points. Minh Triet and Manh Dung’s scores remained unchanged.  

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Viet Hoang is left with much regret for not being able to provide the correct keyword answer.

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Duy Khoa remains calm and composed during the Overcome Obstacle Round.

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Minh Triet appears relatively calm compared to the other contestants.

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Manh Dung appears anxious as he struggled to make significant progress.

The Speed-up round brought plenty of drama with questions requiring quick calculations and sharp reflexes. After four questions,  there were   significant shifts  in the standings. Duy Khoa continued his steady performanceand continued to increase  his score further. Meanwhile, Minh Triet and Viet Hoang  were close behind with 135 points each, creating an intense competition. Behind them, Manh Dung made notable progress, improving his score to 75 points.

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The Speed-up round is the most nerve-wracking for the contestants, as it has the potential to dramatically alter the standings.

The Finish round was  full of twists and turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.  

The first contestant to enter this round was Duy Khoa, a male student from Quoc Hoc Hue Specialized High School, who was temporarily in the lead. However, Duy Khoa was unable to answer all three questions correctly in his turn, keeping the audience on  the edge of their seats. 

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Despite being in the lead, Duy Khoa couldn't help but feel tense as his opponents closely trailed his score.

Next  up  was Minh Triet, who, despite his best efforts,failed to score any points from the three Finish questions. The third turn went to Viet Hoang, who showed great determination and concluded the round with 140 points. Finally, Manh Dung entered the Finish round but ended his journey with only 25 points.

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Minh Triet temporarily takes the lead after Duy Khoa's round.

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Viet Hoang appears quite relaxed during his round.

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Manh Dung has a remarkable journey in the 25th season of Road to Mount Olympia.

However, in the final moments, Duy Khoa unexpectedly secured the right to answer the last question in the Finish round. This decisive answer turned the tables and gave the Hue native a triumphant victory with 160 points.

There were moments when Duy Khoa would sink to the ground in despair after losing points and watching his opponents overtake him.  

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Then comes the overwhelming joy of securing the right to answer Manh Dung’s final question.

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After four rounds, the contestants' scores were as follows: Manh Dung with 25 points, Viet Hoang with 140 points, Minh Triet with a respectable 155 points, and Duy Khoa led with 160 points.

With an impressive comeback on the final question, Le Quang Duy Khoa, a student from Quoc Hoc Hue Specialized High School, brilliantly secured the laurel wreath in the Quarter I competition. This victory not only earned Duy Khoa a place in the annual final of Road to Mount Olympia but also brought the 8th live broadcast location to Thua Thien Hue province.

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Duy Khoa celebrates his victory in the arms of his family, teachers, and friends.

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The moment Duy Khoa is awarded the prestigious laurel wreath.

In an interview with VTV Times, Duy Khoa expressed his pride and happiness at bringing the satellite broadcast location to Hue: "The annual final is still ahead, and I hope I can perform well in that competition". Reflecting on the moment he was trailing behind, the student admitted feeling very anxious, especially during Manh Dung's final question. However, the moment he answered correctly and realized he had secured the satellite broadcast location, his emotions overflowed with joy.

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The contestants of the Quarter I competition has an unforgettable journey.

Will Le Quang Duy Khoa achieve a legendary feat like Vo Quang Phu Duc, the champion of the 24th season of Road to Olympia Mount? Let’s wait for the answer in the annual final of the 25th season!

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