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DECREE

ON BENEFITS AND POLICIES FOR MEMBERS OF SPORTS TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN CENTRALIZED TRAINING AND COMPETITION

Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Promulgation of Legislative Documents No. 64/2025/QH15 amended by the Law No. 87/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Physical Training and Sports No. 77/2006/QH11 amended by the Law No. 26/2018/QH14;

Pursuant to the Labor Code No. 45/2019/QH14;

At the request of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

The Government promulgates the Decree on benefits and policies for members of sports teams participating in centralized training and competition.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS

Article 1. Scope

This Decree regulates policies on salary, nutrition benefits; special welfare benefits; healthcare and injury treatment; general education, vocational training, employment assistance; insurance benefits; performance-based reward regimes for members of sports teams participating in centralized training and competition.

Article 2. Regulated entities

1. Members of sports teams include:

a) Coaches and athletes of national teams/national youth teams; teams/youth teams/talented teams of sectors/provinces/cities that are currently receiving salaries paid by the state budget;

b) Coaches of national teams/national youth teams; teams/youth teams/talented teams of sectors/provinces/cities that are not entitled to salaries paid by the state budget;

c) Athletes of national teams/national youth teams; teams of sectors/provinces/cities that are not entitled to salaries paid by the state budget;

d) Athletes of youth teams/talented teams of sectors/provinces/cities that are not entitled to salaries paid by the state budget;

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2. Agencies or organizations that manage coaches, athletes or medical staff for regular working/training and competition before the call-up for centralized training and competition (hereinafter referred to as “managing agencies”).

3. Agencies or organizations that select coaches, athletes or medical staff for centralized training and competition (hereinafter referred to as “selecting agencies”).

A managing agency may also serve as the selecting agency at the same time.

4. Agencies, organizations, individuals related to the implementation of this Decree.

Article 3. Definitions

For the purposes of this Decree, the terms below shall be construed as follows:

1. Members of sports teams are Vietnamese citizens including coaches, athletes, medical staff that are called up in accordance with decisions of competent authorities for centralized training and competition.

2. Centralized training and competition is the progress of well-structured training and competition for improving professional skills, techniques, physical strength, tactics and mental toughness for athletes.

3. Olympic Games refers to the world's multi-sport event.

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5. Youth Olympic Games refers to the world's multi-sport event for the youth.

6. ASIAD refers to the Asian multi-sport event.

7. Asian Para Games refers to the Asian multi-sport event for persons with disabilities.

8. SEA Games refers to the multi-sport event of the Southeast Asia region.

9. ASEAN Para Games refers to the multi-sport event for persons with disabilities of the Southeast Asia region.

Chapter II

POLICIES ON SALARY, NUTRITION BENEFITS

Article 4. Salaries for centralized training and competition

1. Entities prescribed in point a, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree are entitled to:

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b) A compensation payment for the difference if the salary prescribed in point a, clause 1 of this Article (the average salary according to monthly working hours) is less than the salary prescribed in clauses 2, 3 and 4 of this Article.

The average salary according to monthly working hours is determined by dividing the salary of the preceding month of the month that coaches/athletes are called up for centralized training and competition by 26 days.

2. Entities prescribed in point b, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree shall receive salary based on the actual days of centralized training and competition:

a) Head coaches of national teams: 1.100.000 VND/person/day;

b) Coaches of national teams: 750.000 VND/person/day;

c) Head coaches of national youth teams: 750.000 VND/person/day;

d) Coaches of national youth teams: 550.000 VND/person/day;

dd) Coaches of teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 430.000 VND/person/day;

e) Coaches of youth teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 360.000 VND/person/day;

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3. Entities prescribed in point c, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree shall receive salary based on the actual days of centralized training and competition:

a) Athletes of national teams: 550.000 VND/person/day;

b) Athletes of national youth teams: 430.000 VND/person/day;

c) Athletes of teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 360.000 VND/person/day;

4. Entities prescribed in point d, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree shall receive salary based on the actual days of centralized training and competition:

a) Athletes of youth teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 150.000 VND/person/day;

b) Athletes of talented teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 110.000 VND/person/day;

5. Entities prescribed in point dd, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree shall receive salary based on the actual days of centralized training and competition:

a) For medical staff that are not entitled to salaries paid by the state budget: Doctors are entitled to a salary equivalent to that of the corresponding team coaches. Therapists are entitled to a salary equivalent to that of the corresponding team athletes;

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The average salary according to monthly working hours is determined by dividing the salary of the preceding month of the month that medical staff is called up for centralized training and competition by 26 days.

6. Entities prescribed in clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this Article shall receive overtime pay for actual days of centralized training and competition exceeding 26 days in a month. The overtime pay shall be determined by daily salaries prescribed in clauses 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this Article multiplied with the corresponding rate in accordance with clause 1, Article 98 of the Labor Code.

Article 5. Nutrition benefits for members of sports teams during centralized training and competition

1. Members of sports teams during domestic centralized training are entitled to the following nutrition benefits in accordance with decisions of competent authorities:

a) National teams: 400.000 VND/person/day;

b) National youth teams: 400.000 VND/person/day;

c) Teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 300.000 VND/person/day;

d) Youth teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 250.000 VND/person/day;

dd) Talented teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 190.000 VND/person/day;

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3. Members of sports teams participating in high-performance competitions prescribed in clause 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Article 37 of the Law on Physical Training and Sports in 2006 (amended in 2018) are entitled to the following benefits:

a) National youth teams: 400.000 VND/person/day;

b) Teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 400.000 VND/person/day;

c) Youth teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 300.000 VND/person/day;

d) Talented teams of sectors/provinces/cities: 300.000 VND/person/day;

4. Members of sports teams participating in competitions prescribed in clauses 1 and 3, Article 37; point a, clause 1, Article 13; regional, continental and international sports competitions organized in Vietnam for persons with disabilities as prescribed in clause 3, Article 13 of the Law on Physical Training and Sports in 2006 (amended in 2018) are entitled to nutrition benefits prescribed in the Regulations of Sports Competitions and not entitled to nutrition benefits in clause 3 of this Article.

5. Other nutrition benefits for coaches and athletes:

a) Coaches and athletes that are called up for national teams to prepare for SEA Games, ASIAD, Asian Para Games, Olympic Games and Paralympic Games are entitled to nutrition benefits of 600.000 VND/person/day for no more than 90 days;

b) Coaches and athletes that are called up for national teams having the potential to win gold medals at the ASIAD, Youth Olympic Games, or to qualify for the Olympic Games; and coaches and athletes qualified to participate in the Paralympic Games are entitled to nutrition benefits of 800.000 VND/person/day.

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c) During the entitlement to special benefits prescribed in clause 5 of this Article, coaches and athletes are not entitled to nutrition benefits prescribed in clause 1 of this Article.

6. Regarding functional food benefits: Athletes prescribed in clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree are entitled to functional food benefits during the period of centralized training and competition. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall promulgate regulations on functional food benefits in accordance with characteristics of each sport for athletes that are called up for national teams having potential to win gold medals at the ASIAD, participate in the qualification round, participate in Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

7. During domestic centralized training, if members of sports teams have to move to locations other than centralized training location to carry out tasks, they are entitled to resting and traveling benefits as prescribed by laws on work-trip allowances for cadres, civil servants, public employees and nutrition benefits as prescribed in clauses 1 and 5 of this Article.

8. During overseas short-term centralized training and competition, members of sports teams are entitled to benefits as prescribed by laws on overseas short-term work trips for cadres, civil servants and public employees; and are not entitled to nutrition benefits prescribed in clauses 1 and 5 of this Article.

Chapter III

SPECIAL BENEFITS AND HEALTHCARE

Article 6. Salary regimes for key coaches and athletes

1. Coaches and athletes that are called up for national teams having the potential to win gold medals at the ASIAD, Asian Para Games, Youth Olympic Games, or to qualify for the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games shall receive a salary equal to 1,5 times the salary of coaches and athletes of national teams prescribed in point b, clause 2, and point a, clause 3, Article 4 of this Decree.

2. Coaches and athletes in clause 1 of this Article that are subject to entities prescribed in point a, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree shall receive salary as prescribed in clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree whereby the compensation payment for the difference is determined based on the salary rate prescribed in point a, clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree and salary rate prescribed in clause 1 of this Article.

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4. During the entitlement to salaries prescribed in clause 1 of this Article, coaches and athletes are not entitled to benefits prescribed in points a and b, clause 2; point a, clause 3, Article 4 of this Decree.

5. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall decide the List of coaches and athletes entitled to benefits prescribed in clause 1 of this Article.

Article 7. Special benefits for athletes having excellent achievements

Athletes having excellent achievements are entitled to monthly benefits in accordance with the following rates:

a) Olympic Games gold medal: 40.000.000 VND/person/month;

b) Olympic Games silver medal: 30.000.000 VND/person/month;

c) Olympic Games bronze medal, ASIAD gold medal, Paralympic Games gold medal: 20.000.000 VND/person/month

d) Paralympic Games silver medal: 15.000.000 VND/person/month;

dd) Qualifying for Olympic Games, Paralympic Games bronze medal: 10.000.000 VND/person/month.

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3. If an athlete is eligible for multiple benefits prescribed in clause 1 of this Article at the same time, he/she is only entitled to the highest one.

Article 8. Special benefits for female coaches and athletes

Female coaches and athletes of national teams/national youth teams; teams of sectors/provinces/cities; youth teams of sectors/provinces/cities during centralized training and competition are entitled to women’s health and physiological care allowance of 1.100.000 VND/person/month in accordance with decisions of competent authorities.

Article 9. Healthcare and injury treatment

1. Athletes are entitled to:

a) Initial health check-ups upon selection into training centers and sports teams;

b) Periodic health check-ups at least twice a year;

c) Health check-ups before participating in high-performance sports competitions;

d) Healthcare, rehabilitation and injury treatment at domestic medical facilities.

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2. The health check-ups for athletes prescribed in points a and b, clause 1 of this Article includes:

a) Check-up and evaluation of fitness;

b) Check-up and evaluation of body morphology;

c) Check-up and evaluation of psychology;

d) Check-up and evaluation of biomedicine.

3. The content of health check-ups for athletes prescribed in point c, clause 1 of this Article shall comply with the laws.

Chapter IV

POLICIES ON GENERAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISSTANCE

Article 10. Assurance of general education

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2. Athletes who achieve excellent results in national or international sports competitions may be exempt from lower or upper secondary school graduation examination if their examination schedule coincides with their schedule for training abroad or participation in international sports competitions as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

3. Athletes who win medals in national sports competitions or higher are eligible for direct admission to upper secondary school.

Article 11. Preferential treatment regarding professional training

Athletes of national sports teams who have graduated from upper secondary school and have been confirmed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to have completed their competitions in the Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cup, ASIAD, Asian Championships, Asian Cup, SEA Games, Southeast Asian Championships and Southeast Asian Cup are prioritized for the following preferential treatment:

1. Direct admission to majors related to sports or physical education at universities and colleges.

2. Participation in domestic and international training courses for coaches and professional skill development.

3. Having training fees for professional skill development paid by managing agencies/selecting agencies; or exemption/reduction/support for training fees as prescribed by laws.

Article 12. Preferential treatment regarding vocational training and employment assistance

1. Athletes of national teams, teams of sectors/provinces/cities shall be supported with vocational consultancy and education after retirement from their athletic careers in accordance with the laws.

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3. Athletes winning medals at the Olympic Games, ASIAD or SEA Games are eligible for recruitment as public employees if they satisfy registration and job requirements, or eligible for priority points in recruitment at sports facilities if they possess qualifications and professional competencies suitable for the job position. During the probation, they shall receive 100% of the salary and allowances corresponding to the professional title of the job position.

Chapter V

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Article 13. Participation in compulsory social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and insurance against occupational accidents and occupational diseases

1. Entities prescribed in point a, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree shall continue to participate in compulsory social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance and insurance against occupational accidents and occupational diseases at managing agencies during centralized training and competition as prescribed by laws.

2. If entities prescribed in points b, c and d, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree are participating in compulsory social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance and insurance against occupational accidents and occupational diseases at managing agencies before being called up for centralized training, they shall continue to participate in these types of insurance as prescribed by laws.

Selecting agencies are responsible for monthly transferring the corresponding amount under their responsibilities to managing agencies for payment of prescribed types of insurance for the entities in accordance with the laws.

3. If entities prescribed in points b, c and d, clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree are not participating in compulsory social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance and insurance against occupational accidents and occupational diseases at managing agencies before being called up for centralized training, they shall sign contract with selecting agencies and pay prescribed types of insurance at selecting agencies as prescribed by laws.

The monthly salary for insurance premiums of above entities is the daily salary prescribed in clauses 2, 3 and 4, Article 4; or clause 1, Article 6 of this Decree multiplied by 26 days.

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Article 14. Sickness and maternity benefits

Entities prescribed in clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree are entitled to the following sickness and maternity benefits:

1. Being covered by social insurance and health insurance as prescribed by laws.

2. Having medical examination and treatment costs beyond the scope and coverage of health insurance benefits covered by managing agencies.

3. Having the difference (if any) covered by managing agencies when the allowance for sick leave paid by the social insurance agency is lower than the salary prescribed by clauses 2, 3, 4 and 5, Article 4; or clause 1, Article 6 of this Decree.

Article 15. Occupational accident and occupational disease benefits

1. Entities prescribed in clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree who suffer from occupational accidents or occupational diseases are entitled to the following benefits:

a) Being provided first aid, emergency care; having costs for first aid, emergency care, and treatment advanced by selecting agencies;

b) Having medical expenses covered by selecting agencies during first aid, emergency care and stabilized treatment including payment of the co-payment portion and expenses not covered by health insurance; payment for medical examination fees to assess the labor capacity reduction for cases where the reduction is concluded to be under 5%, when selecting agencies refer the entities to the Medical Examination Council for such evaluation;

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d) Being provided with compensation or allowances; referred for medical assessment in accordance with clauses 4, 5, 6 and 7, Article 38; and Article 39 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene;

dd) Being entitled to social insurance benefits for occupational accidents and occupational diseases as prescribed in Section 3, Chapter III of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene.

2. Entities prescribed in clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree are not entitled to selecting agencies or managing agencies if the occupational accident occurs due to one of the causes prescribed in Article 40 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene.

3. Selecting agencies are responsible for declaration, inspection and reporting on occupational accidents as prescribed in Chapter III of Decree No. 39/2016/ND-CP dated May 15, 2016 elaborating some articles of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene.

Article 16. Insurance benefits during training and competition abroad

Entities prescribed in clause 1, Article 2 of this Decree during training and competition abroad shall be covered by insurance in accordance with regulations of the competition organizer, international sports organization, or the country where the training or competition takes place.

Chapter VI

REWARD BENEFITS

Article 17. Reward for athletes achieving results at international games or sports competitions

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Group I, Group II and Group III sports are classified based on the sports included in the Olympic Games, ASIAD and other international sports events.

2. Athletes achieving results at the World Cup, ASIAN Cup and ASEAN Cup; international youth sports competitions; ASIAD, SEA Games or youth sports competitions of Asia/Southeast Asia are entitled to a reward equal to 50% of the reward rate prescribed in clause 1 of this Article.

3. Athletes achieving results at international, Asian or Southeast Asian youth sports competition with age limit are entitled to a maximum reward equal to 50% of the reward rate prescribed in clause 1 of this Article. To be specific:

a) For sports competitions for athletes under 12 years old, the reward rate is equal to 20% of the reward rate prescribed in clause 1 of this Article; 

b) For sports competitions for athletes from 12 to under 16 years old, the reward rate is equal to 30% of the reward rate prescribed in clause 1 of this Article; 

c) For sports competitions for athletes from 16 to under 18 years old, the reward rate is equal to 40% of the reward rate prescribed in clause 1 of this Article; 

d) For sports competitions for athletes from 18 to under 21 years old, the reward rate is equal to 80% of the reward rate prescribed in clause 1 of this Article; 

4. Athletes achieving results in collective sports events are entitled to a reward equal to the number of persons eligible for reward in accordance with regulations of competitions multiplied by the corresponding reward rates prescribed in clauses 1, 2 and 3 of this Article.

5. For sports and events where performance is used to determine medals for both individual and team categories counted in the same competition, from the second medal onward, the reward for athletes is the number of persons eligible for reward multiplied by 50% of the corresponding reward rates prescribed in clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Article.

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Coaches directly training athletes who achieve medals at international games or sports competitions are entitled to the following reward rates:

1. Coaches directly training athletes who achieve medals in individual events of international games sports competitions are entitled to a reward equal to the reward rate of those athletes.

2. Coaches directly training a team that achieve medals in team events of international sports competitions are entitled to a reward equal to the reward rate of a winning athlete multiplied by the number of coaches. To be specific: For fewer than 04 athletes participating in the competition, the total reward is for 01 coach; from 4 to 8 athletes participating in the competition, the total reward is for 2 coaches; from 9 to 12 athletes participating in the competition, the total reward is for 3 coaches; from 13 to 15 athletes participating in the competition, the total reward is for 4 coaches; for more than 15 athletes participating in the competition, the total reward is for 5 coaches.

3. The distribution of rewards among coaches shall comply the following principles: The coaches directly training national teams shall receive 60% of the total reward, of which the coach who directs the athletes to achieve the result shall receive 30% of the total reward, and the remaining coaches shall share 30% of the total reward. The coach who directly trains the athletes at the grassroots level before participating in national teams shall receive 40% of the total reward.

4. For sports and events where performance is used to determine medals for both individual and team categories counted in the same competition, from the second medal onward, the reward for coaches is the number of persons eligible for reward multiplied by 50% of the corresponding reward rates prescribed in clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4, Article 17 of this Decree.

Article 19. Reward for other entities

1. Coaches and athletes who achieve medals at international sports games for people with disabilities shall receive rewards in accordance with Appendix II attached to this Decree. Coaches and athletes who achieve medals at Asian Para Games /ASEAN Para Games, and international/Asian/Southeast Asian championships for people with disabilities shall receive a reward equal to 50% of the corresponding reward rates in accordance with Appendix II attached to this Decree.

The number of coaches and athletes entitled to rewards at international sports games for people with disabilities is prescribed in clause 4, Article 17; and Article 18 of this Decree.

For sports and events where performance is used to determine medals for both individual and team categories counted in the same competition, from the second medal onward, the reward for coaches and athletes who are persons with disabilities is the number of persons eligible for reward multiplied by 50% of the corresponding reward rates prescribed in this clause.

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2. Coaches and athletes who achieve medals at international, Asian, Southeast Asian sports competitions for students are eligible for a reward equal to 30% of the reward rates prescribed in Articles 17 and 18 of this Decree.

Chapter VII

IMPLEMENTATION

Article 20. Funding for implementation

1. The payment of benefits prescribed in this Decree shall be allocated within the annual budget estimates for sports in accordance with the applicable regulations of the State on decentralization of state budget management:

a) The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall pay the salaries prescribed in Article 4; nutrition benefits prescribed in Article 5; special benefits prescribed in Articles 6 and 8; costs for healthcare and injury treatment prescribed in Article 9; tuition fees prescribed in Articles 10 and 11 of this Decree; premiums for compulsory social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and insurance against occupational accidents and occupational diseases, insurance during training and competition abroad; costs for medical examination and treatment for accidents, allowances and compensation for members of national teams as prescribed by laws; rewards for coaches and athletes of national teams, national youth teams who achieve medals at international games and sports competitions;

b) Ministries, central authorities, People's Committees of provinces and cities shall pay the salaries prescribed in Article 4; nutrition benefits prescribed in Article 5; special benefits prescribed in Articles 7 and 8; costs for healthcare and injury treatment prescribed in Article 9; tuition fees prescribed in Articles 10 and 11 of this Decree; premiums for compulsory social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and insurance against occupational accidents and occupational diseases, insurance during training and competition abroad; costs for medical examination and treatment for accidents, allowances and compensation for members of teams under their management; rewards for coaches and athletes who achieve medals at national sports competitions and competitions of sectors/provinces/cities as prescribed by laws.

2. The preparation, execution, payment and statement of fees for implementation of benefits for members of sports teams as prescribed in this Decree shall comply with the laws.

3. The State shall encourage organizations, units and individuals to mobilize other legal sources to support and encourage coaches and athletes during centralized training and competition.

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1. Responsibilities of ministries:

a) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall decide the List of Group I, Group II and Group III sports; coaches and athletes eligible for rewards when achieving medals at international sports competitions as prescribed in Articles 17, 18 and 19 of this Decree;

b) The Minister of Education and Training shall elaborate the general education for athletes as prescribed in Articles 10 and 11 of this Decree; training standards and individual achievements in physical training and sports that are eligible for recruitment as educators in accordance with clause 2, Article 12 of this Decree;

c) The Minister of National Defense and Minister of Public Security shall provide guidelines for implementation of benefits and policies for members of sports teams participating in centralized training and competition under their management in accordance with characteristics of the military, national defense and security based on this Decree.

2. People’s Councils and People's Committees of provinces shall implement this Decree and promulgate benefits, standards and expenditures for members of sports teams under their management in accordance with laws on state management and the local budget balance.

3. Managing agencies and selecting agencies shall:

a) Conclude working contracts or employment contracts, and benefits for members of sports members as prescribed by this Decree;

b) Organize extra classes for general education for athletes after they participate in training and competitions at domestic and international sports events; cover expenses related to organization of these classes for the athletes;

c) Provide healthcare and injury treatment for athletes under their management.

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1. This Decree comes into force from February 15, 2026.

2. Pursuant to Decree No. 152/2018/ND-CP dated November 07, 2018 of the Government on some benefits for coaches and athletes during centralized training and competition; Chapter II of Decree 36/2019/ND-CP dated April 29, 2019 of the Government on amendments to the Law on amendments to some articles of the Law on Physical Training and Sports cease to be effective from the effective date of this Decree.

3. In cases where legislative documents prescribed in this Decree are amended, supplemented or replaced, the newer documents shall prevail.

Article 23. Implementation

Ministers; Heads of ministerial authorities; Heads of governmental authorities; Presidents of People's Committees of provinces and cities are responsible for implementing this Decree.

ON THE BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT
PP. PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER




Mai Van Chinh

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