17th “Road to Glory” Quiz Show Opens for 2026–2027 School Year
(DTO) On the morning of November 8, Dong Thap Newspaper and Radio, Television in coordination with the Department of Education and Training, held the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the “Road to Glory” quiz show for the 2026–2027 school year at Studio No. 3. Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee Vice Chairman Huynh Minh Tuan attended and delivered the opening remarks.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, the Department of Education and Training, and Dong Thap Newspaper and Radio, Television, as well as representatives of the programme’s sponsors and partners, including VNPT Dong Thap, Tien Giang Lottery One-Member Limited Liability Company and Dong Thap University. Many teachers, parents and students also attended.
After 16 seasons, the “Road to Glory” quiz show has become a familiar and rewarding intellectual platform for students both inside and outside the province. The programme gives students opportunities to interact, learn from one another, demonstrate their knowledge, critical thinking and poise, while inspiring a passion for learning and promoting academic emulation in schools.
In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman Huynh Minh Tuan acknowledged and praised the achievements and educational value the programme had delivered over the past 16 years. Through its competition rounds, students have developed their critical thinking, quick responses, problem-solving skills and confidence in front of an audience, contributing to improvements in the province’s education quality.
Commending the innovations introduced in the 17th season, the provincial official expressed confidence that the programme would continue to deliver exciting and rewarding contests. He encouraged contestants to maintain their passion for learning and demonstrate confidence, honesty and solidarity, viewing each round as an opportunity to broaden their knowledge, build resilience and grow. He also recognised and praised the coordination and support of the organisers, sponsors, schools, teachers and parents in sustaining and developing the programme.
At the opening ceremony, the Organising Committee introduced the competition rules and prize structure for the 2026–2027 school year. In the weekly rounds, the first prize is worth VND3 million, the second prize VND2.5 million, and two third prizes VND2 million each. In the monthly rounds, the first prize is VND6 million, the second prize VND3 million, and two third prizes VND2.5 million each. In the quarterly rounds, the first prize is VND12 million, the second prize VND5 million, and two third prizes VND3 million each.
Notably, the annual final will offer a first prize of VND300 million, a second prize of VND150 million and two third prizes of VND80 million each. The prize structure is intended to encourage contestants to work harder, confidently demonstrate their abilities and take on challenges.
This season continues to receive support from VNPT Dong Thap, Tien Giang Lottery One-Member Limited Liability Company and Dong Thap University. Their contributions help sustain and develop the programme and spread its positive values.
Immediately after the ceremony, contestants took part in the first contests of the new season. The questions and knowledge-based challenges brought an exciting atmosphere to the studio. The first programme will be broadcast at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, on the THDT1 channel.
By H. THONG
Translated by X.QUANG
