Vietnamese Players Shine Again at National Badminton Championship 2026

Hanoi, October 24, 2026 – The 2026 Vietnamese National Badminton Championship has concluded with remarkable achievements by Vietnamese athletes, particularly the young generation showing strong potential. Held at the National Sports Center in My Dinh, Hanoi, the tournament saw participation from over 200 badminton players from across the country. Vietnamese players secured 12 gold medals, surpassing the initial target of 8 medals.

Men's Team Continues to Dominate The Vietnamese men's team continued to demonstrate their strength with comprehensive victories in doubles and singles events. The men's doubles pair Nguyen Tien Minh and Le Duan Nam won gold with a 21-18, 21-19 victory over a young pair from Dong Nai province. In the men's singles, Nguyen Tien Minh claimed the title with a 21-17, 21-19 win over Do Tuan Duc from Dong Nai, further solidifying his position as the top player of the season.

Women's Team Shines Brightly The women's team also achieved notable successes. Particularly, the women's doubles event became a highlight with the victory of the pair Tran Thi Trang and Nguyen Thuy Linh, who won gold with a tight score of 21-19, 21-20 against opponents from Ho Chi Minh City. In the women's singles, Nguyen Thuy Linh secured the championship with a 21-18, 21-19 victory over Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh from Binh Duong, affirming her status as one of Vietnam's top female badminton players.

Young Players Breakthrough The tournament also witnessed the rise of young talents. Notably, the young men's doubles pair Nguyen Van Anh and Tran Van Thang (both 18 years old) won gold in the U19 men's doubles event, defeating opponents from Hai Phong with a score of 21-15, 21-17. This is the first time the pair has won a national title, raising hopes for the future of Vietnamese badminton.

Coach's Perspective: "Result of Effort and Teamwork" National team head coach Tran Thanh Son shared, "The achievements of our athletes at this tournament are the result of relentless efforts during training and the support of teammates. This success also motivates us to continue investing in young players and building a stronger national team for the future."

Awards and Prospects The total prize money for this year's tournament reached 5 billion VND, with each gold medal winner receiving 1 billion VND. These achievements not only bring honor but also provide motivation for Vietnamese players to continue striving in upcoming international tournaments, such as the 32nd SEA Games and Grand Prix events.

Public Interest The tournament attracted significant public attention, with over 50,000 spectators attending in person and millions more watching online. The success of the tournament also affirms the position of Vietnamese badminton on the international stage, particularly in Southeast Asia.

Future of Vietnamese Badminton With impressive results at the national championship, Vietnamese players have demonstrated their maturity and great potential for the future. Coach Tran Thanh Son emphasized, "We will continue to focus on training and improving the skills of our athletes, especially the young generation, to compete with top teams worldwide."

Conclusion The 2026 Vietnamese National Badminton Championship was not only a sports event but also a significant step forward in developing badminton in Vietnam. The achievements of the athletes have affirmed their efforts and determination, opening up many opportunities for the future of this sport in Vietnam.