The ambassadors included Hilde Solbakken, Thomas Gass, Caroline Beresford and Jim Nickel.

On the football pitch, the ambassadors, dressed in sporty outfits, joined schoolchildren from Tuyen Quang in a friendly match.

Afterwards, they and the children visited a traditional old house on Hang Buom Street in Hanoi to experience the atmosphere ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year).

Ambassador Hilde Solbakken shared that Norway would return to the World Cup this year, making Tet celebrations on the football field feel especially fitting.

She said football reflects the spirit of Tet in Vietnam through togetherness, joy and hope.

According to her, football connects people regardless of age, background or ability.

For children, the sport can provide a safe space to grow, learn teamwork and build friendships, values and social skills that help shape responsible and active citizens in the future.

Ambassador Thomas Gass recalled his own childhood and reflected on the role sport played in shaping who he is today.

He noted that on the football field, children do not only learn how to play, but also how to express opinions, listen to others and make decisions together as teammates, captains or friends.

In his view, football nurtures confidence and creates a safe environment where children can voice their ideas, take responsibility and feel heard.

In the warm atmosphere of Tet, he said, reflecting on community values reminds everyone that every child has the right to express their views, both on the pitch and in life.

Ambassador Caroline Beresford expressed her enthusiasm for football’s growing role in education.

She said the sport helps children develop discipline, resilience and communication skills, supporting better learning outcomes and helping them become confident and responsible citizens later in life.

Ambassador Jim Nickel described football as a powerful example of how children’s right to non-discrimination can be realized in practice.

He highlighted how boys and girls from different ethnic communities, speaking different languages, come together on the same pitch.

Every player contributes equally, and every opinion matters.

Through sport, children learn that what connects people is stronger than what divides them.

As Canada prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup, Ambassador Nickel emphasized how sport connects cultures and promotes inclusion.

He also shared his excitement at celebrating Tet in Vietnam for the first time.

For many years now, during Tet, G4 ambassadors have come together to send the Vietnamese people New Year messages rich in human values.

Tran Thuong