Among the brightest stars at the 2025 National Volleyball Championship, Dang Thi Kim Thanh has become one of the names that make the strongest impression.
Her return has contributed significantly to helping VTV Binh Dien Long An successfully defend the throne. Not only a spiritual support, Kim Thanh is also a key scorer in the most important period of the season.
Under the guidance of coach Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa, Kim Thanh was arranged to play in the opposite position - a role completely different from her previous strength as a middle blocker. However, this change has been effective.
In the match against Ho Chi Minh City in phase 2, Kim Thanh scored 21 points, including 16 attack points and 5 blocking points. This impressive number is considered an affirmation of her comeback.
With stable performance, she continued to be the leader in the thrilling final against LPB Ninh Binh. VTV Binh Dien Long An was constantly put in a chasing position and almost lost the victory. After falling 1-2 and facing 3 match-points in set 4, Kim Thanh and her teammates played resiliently, turning the situation around with a 28-26 victory, before ending the final match with a 15-12 victory in set 5.
bravery, calm and decisive, Kim Thanh is an important factor, becoming a solid spiritual support for the whole team.
In the interview before the semi-final, Kim Thanh said: "Ms. Thanh Thuy is a really big absentee for my team. However, the team has tried to make up for one position to complete it, creating a team that is in good together to compete best in this second stage".
In the context of captain Thanh Thuy's absence, Kim Thanh almost took on the role of spiritual and professional leader. She left her mark with her intelligent, determined playing style and the ability to inspire her teammates.
What makes the championship journey even more meaningful is that not long ago, Kim Thanh announced her retirement. In 2023, when she was only 24 years old, the age when many athletes were at the peak of their form, the female athlete born in 1999 suddenly said goodbye to the track.
This decision made fans and experts regretful, because Kim Thanh was not only a professional pillar of VTV Binh Dien Long An but also one of the talented "goalkeepers" of Vietnamese volleyball at that time.
But her passion for volleyball urged her to return. A year later, Kim Thanh decided to return to VTV Binh Dien Long An. She quickly caught up, showing maturity and an unchanging spirit of dedication.
With an impressive performance throughout the season, fans believe that Kim Thanh absolutely deserves the opportunity to return to the national team at the 2025 SEA Games.
