Cai Xiaoqing burst into tears
Today (April 19), XMLS Thanh Hoa club will face Hoa Chat Duc Giang in the final match of phase 1 of the 2026 National Volleyball Championship. Facing the superior strength of the opponent, the Thanh team could not make a difference and was forced to receive a defeat after 3 sets (19-25; 17-25; 14-25).
With this defeat, XMLS Thanh Hoa could not be included in the list of teams participating in the Hung Vuong Cup 2026.
In the recent match, foreign player Cai Xiaoqing was still a prominent face in the squad of XMLS Thanh Hoa. The Chinese hitter burst into tears when he could not help his team get a ticket to the Hung Vuong Cup. Many teammates and fans came to Cai Xiaoqing's side and comforted him.
Notably, the Chinese main attacker shared about her intention to get married and have children at the end of this year. Therefore, not being able to participate in the Hung Vuong Cup with XMLS Thanh Hoa made her regretful.
Duc Giang Chemicals loses personnel
Duc Giang Chemicals Club has a ticket to participate in the Hung Vuong Cup 2026. However, this team has encountered bad news when they will suffer a loss of force in the tournament taking place in Phu Tho.
Duc Giang Chemicals will not have the service of foreign player Kuttika Kaewpin, the main attacker who left a strong mark in phase 1 recently. Kuttika temporarily parted ways with the team to return home to join Chonburi Club to prepare for the 2026 Asian Club Championship.
In the Hung Vuong Cup, the organizers allow teams to use unlimited foreign players on the field. Therefore, the absence of Kuttika will be a disadvantage for Hoa Chat Duc Giang compared to other teams.
Hoa Chat Duc Giang's opponent in the semi-finals is VTV Binh Dien Long An. The Western team is owning two quality foreign players from Cuba, Lianet Garcia and Ortiz. Therefore, many fans are feeling worried about Hoa Chat Duc Giang in the upcoming match.
Hanoi men's volleyball returns to Hung Vuong Cup
In the last match of phase 1 of the 2026 National Volleyball Championship, Hanoi men's club won 3-1 (25-27; 25-21; 25-19; 25-21) against Ho Chi Minh City. This is an important victory for the Capital team when they passed LPBank Ninh Binh to rise to 4th place, and also won a ticket to the Hung Vuong Cup.
Notably, this is a special ticket for the team and fans. Because Hanoi men's volleyball has been waiting for this for 21 years. The last time the Hanoi men's team participated in the annual tournament held in Phu Tho was in 2005. At that time, with the old name Hanoi Post Office, this team won the runner-up title.
With the 2nd participation in the Hung Vuong Cup, fans expect the Hanoi men's team to have an impressive performance.
