Luong Duc Quy of Kantekkyo (Tamura Kogyo) Wins the 6th TETSU-1 Grand Prixhttps://www.kensetsunews.com/archives/1293005> On October 3, the Japan Reinforcing Bar Construction Industry Association (chaired by Shogo Iwata) hosted the 6th National Rebar Skill Competition, "TETSU-1 GRAND PRIX," at the Fuji Training Center in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture. A total of 34 competitors who advanced through regional preliminaries took part in the event. The contest was split into two sessions, and following a rigorous evaluation based on precision, speed, and overall workmanship, Mr. Luong Duc Quy of the Kanto Rebar Contractors Association (Kantekkyo / Tamura Kogyo) claimed first place, earning the prestigious Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award. This marks the first time an international competitor has won the championship.> > Second place (Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award) went to Mr. Kazuma Takizawa of the Niigata Rebar Industry Cooperative (Kanda Rebar Industry), and third place (Japan Reinforcing Bar Construction Industry Association Chairman's Award) was awarded to Mr. Masaya Takagi of the Kansai Rebar Industry Cooperative (KANO CENTER).> > The 33-year-old champion, Mr. Luong, is originally from Vietnam and has lived in Japan for 11 years. Reflecting on his journey, he shared, "Beyond technical skills, I have learned the importance of taking responsibility for my work, caring for my teammates, and putting in hard effort." He spent the two weeks leading up to the competition training relentlessly. Although it was his first time competing, he entered with unwavering resolve, stating, "I didn't think for a second that losing would be acceptable—I came to win." With his wife and children watching, he finished with the fastest time of 46 minutes and 45 seconds. "Regardless of where we come from, our dedication to the craft is the same," he expressed, thanking his family and colleagues.Congratulations, strong man.
>>225522989congrats!
>>225522989My uncle works as a scaffolder in Japan
>>225522989He really did a great job.I suppose he was lucky—thanks to his own hard work and the fact that he found a good company.Other Vietnamese people come to Japan after being saddled with debt by the Vietnamese mafia, only to be exploited by the yakuza next.
>>225523837A salute to your uncle, a great contributor to Japan.
