According to the Organizing Committee of Hoa Lu Volleyball Cup 2026, the oldest player registered to compete in the tournament is Giang Van Duc. This former national team player plays as a setter.
This year, Giang Van Duc enters the age of 39. This is the case that will be most noticed by Ninh Binh fans at the Hoa Lu Cup 2026 because Giang Van Duc is a player under contract with the LPBank Ninh Binh men's team.
However, in 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Police team borrowed this player to strengthen the playing force.
Giang Van Duc did not play for LPBank Ninh Binh team and switched to coaching. However, the Ho Chi Minh City Police team still trusted the player's professional ability, so they successfully borrowed him to strengthen the setter position.
Player Giang Van Duc is held the role of captain of the Ho Chi Minh City Police team this season.
Two other faces who are also in their 40s but continue to be given the opportunity to play are libero Vu Anh Tuan and libero Nguyen Van Sang of Bien Phong MB team. Both players are 38 years old.
Last year, these were 2 players who played effectively in defense, helping Bien Phong MB team achieve many important achievements, including the national championship. This year, coach Tran Dinh Tien continues to use these 2 veterans to prepare professionally for the Hoa Lu Cup 2026 competition.
In the women's Hoa Lu Cup 2026 event, the oldest player registered to participate is Le Thi Hong of Long Son Cement Thanh Hoa team. This year, Le Thi Hong is 37 years old.
Hoa Lu Cup 2026 volleyball tournament takes place at Ninh Binh Gymnasium from March 18 to 23. 3. The organizing committee will compete in the men's content including 6 teams: LPBank Ninh Binh (host), Bien Phong MB, The Cong Tan Cang, Ho Chi Minh City Police, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi.
