Main striker Dang Thi Hong
Dang Thi Hong is the captain of the Vietnam women's volleyball team competing in the VTV Cup 2025. Although receiving many doubts when holding the captain's armband before the tournament, the 2006-born hitter has proven her ability.
Not only did she play the role of leader of U21 Vietnam, but Dang Thi Hong was the Vietnamese player who scored the most points in the tournament with 111 points, including 12 points from blocks and 3 points from serves.
This score of Dang Thi Hong surpasses her senior Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen (92 points) - who won the title of best opposite setter of the tournament.
At VTV Cup 2025, the main striker from Bac Kan proved her talent. Although only 1m68 tall, the U21 Vietnam hitter has the ability to jump very well, attack at the net powerfully, diversely and defend stably.
His attacking skills, especially hitting the ball from the back, were increasingly perfected by Dang Thi Hong, bringing points to the home team. Not only attacking well, Dang Thi Hong also defensively defended her back line impressively, actively blocking the opponent.
With an excellent performance at VTV Cup 2025, Dang Thi Hong promises to continue to play a pivotal role for U21 Vietnam in upcoming tournaments.
Blocker Nguyen Phuong Quynh
Having received many doubts, even mixed comments when he was called up to the national team early in the year, Nguyen Phuong had an excellent performance in the U21 Vietnam shirt at VTV Cup 2025.
In the tournament's blocker rankings, middle blocker Phuong Quynh is in the top 2 with 17 blocks scoring, only behind Palshina (Korabelka) with 21 points.
This statistic accurately reflects the efficiency on the field of the U21 Vietnam team players. Phuong Quynh is considered the "barrier" of the team with quick judgments, good reflexes, quick blocking, jumping high and following the opponent's blocker.
Not only has Phuong Quynh's blocking skills been increasingly improved, she also has a strong point in her one-footed shots behind the head. The female middle blocker of U21 Vietnam plays flexibly, coordinating well with the team's setters such as Yen Nhi and Khanh Huyen to compete.
With talent, progress and passion on the field, Nguyen Phuong Quynh is certainly still the optimal attacking option in the squad of U21 Vietnam in the following tournaments.
Setter Lai Thi Khanh Huyen
Khanh Huyen was born in 2005, a young setter of the Information Corps - Dong Bac Commercial Joint Stock Club. She won the best setter award in a few youth tournaments but could not compete for an official position on the club's first team.
This year is the first time Khanh Huyen has been called up to the national youth team. Her good performance during her training helped this female player get a place in the squad for the VTV Cup 2025. Khanh Huyen's performance at VTV Cup 2025 received many compliments.
This player is considered agile, has good tactical vision, and is diligent in passing to coordinate with attackers such as Dang Thi Hong, Phuong Quynh, Quynh Huong... She and Yen Nhi are two two players who take turns entering the field. Every time given the opportunity, Khanh Huyen fulfills her mission.
Many people commented that Khanh Huyen has improved a lot compared to herself in previous tournaments. She is also a strong candidate for a place in the U21 Vietnam squad participating in the U21 Volleyball World Championship in Indonesia.
