Top 3 "National Outstanding Athletes" 2024
According to the results of the 2024 national election for outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports teams recently announced by the Department of Physical Education and Sports, opposite Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen is in the top 3 "National Outstanding Athletes" with 696 points, behind Trinh Thu Vinh (shooting) and Tran Quyet Chien (billiards) - 849 points.
This is a worthy recognition for the efforts of volleyball player Bich Tuyen as she had an explosive 2024.
Returning to the national women's team after more than 2 years, the hitter from Vinh Long participated in 5 international tournaments with the Vietnamese women's volleyball team and achieved many impressive achievements such as winning the AVC Challenge Cup, 3rd place in the FIVB Challenger Cup, 2nd place in the SEA V.League, 5th place in the Future Stars (friendly) and 2nd place in the VTV Cup.
The individual titles that this player achieved in 2024 also reflect the professional level of the female setter. Bich Tuyen was the "All-round Player", "Best Setter" of the AVC Challenge Cup, the player with the most points of the FIVB Challenge Cup (77 points), "Best Setter" of the first stage of the SEA V.League, "Best Setter" of the VTV Cup.
Besides, she is also an important factor of LPB Ninh Binh club participating in 2 international arenas: Asian Club Championship (Runner-up) and World Club Championship.
Talking to Lao Dong, Bich Tuyen expressed: "This is a happy year for me. I am happy with the titles that the team has achieved. I think it is time for me to be more confident to express myself.
I have a more stable competitive mentality and a more confident fighting spirit when participating in big tournaments. I have the courage to face opponents of higher class and technique, especially teams with good physique.
This year, I am very happy and emotional to return to the national team. I am very honored and proud to be able to participate in tournaments with my teammates."
Ready for going abroad
Usually, in international tournaments, especially at the national team level, many scouts from many clubs around the world will attend to look for suitable players with enough potential to invite them to play for them.
Her outstanding performance in the club and national team helped Bich Tuyen attract the attention of many foreign teams.
The LPB Ninh Binh team's opposing player confirmed that she received several invitations last year, but they all came from volleyball backgrounds that were too developed compared to Vietnam.
"Regarding going abroad, I have received advice from many people. I am in the process of choosing which country is suitable for my ability. Because I think I should climb step by step, so as not to be overwhelmed. My level is only average, so I have to consider carefully," Bich Tuyen shared.
The 24-year-old player affirmed that she always wanted to try her hand in a new environment, going abroad to improve her skills and experience. However, she is still in the process of accumulating the necessary factors before being ready to compete abroad.
Bich Tuyen said: "When I go abroad, the economic story is part of it, but what's important is what I learn there, and what I bring back to the national team, that's what's worth thinking about.
For now, I want to improve my foreign language skills. I have been studying English for almost a year now for the convenience of my daily life and practice. Whether I go abroad or not, foreign languages are still a means to help me in many aspects of my daily life.
I am a culture lover. I want to learn a foreign language to communicate with foreign teams when competing. When I feel I have accumulated enough technique, physical strength, and language, I will be ready to step into a truly developed volleyball scene."
