Phí Hữu Tình
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Vietnamese |
| Born | 27 July 1960 Đồng Quang commune, Quốc Oai district, Hanoi |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Phí Hữu Tình (born 27 July 1960) is a Vietnamese former wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 62 kg at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1]
Early life
Phí Hữu Tình was born on 27 July 1960,[1] at Yên Nội village, Đồng Quang commune, Quốc Oai district, Hanoi.[2]
Career
He began his wrestling career in village wrestling rings.
At age 20, he qualified for 1980 Summer Olympics and became the first Vietnamese wrestler to win an Olympic match, having defeated Cameroonian wrestler Victor Kede Manga.[2]
Awards
He was awarded third-class Labour Order in 1993.[3]
References
- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Phí Hữu Tình Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ a b Hoàng Lâm (29 January 2014). "Phí Hữu Tình và những trận đấu "long trời lở đất"" [Phí Hữu Tình and the "earth-shattering" matches]. Báo Lao Động (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Khai mạc Giải vật dân tộc Hà Nội mở rộng tranh cúp Phùng Hưng lần thứ IV-năm 2025" [Opening of the 4th Hanoi Open National Wrestling Tournament for Phùng Hưng Cup - 2025]. Báo Thái Bình (in Vietnamese). 24 May 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
Phí Hữu Tình (khổ đỏ) [...] được nhà nước trao tặng Huân Chương Lao động hạng Ba năm 1993.