Pride mixed with regret
Dinh Thi Thuy was born in 1998. She started her career in volleyball in her hometown of Ha Nam. While still in school, during a recruitment for the provincial volleyball team, Dinh Thi Thuy was discovered to have the best height in her grade, so the teachers made a list and put her on the team.
At the age of 14, she moved to play for the Vietinbank team and then joined the Bac Ninh club in 2019. From the 2022 season until now, Dinh Thi Thuy has started playing for the Ninh Binh women's team.
Standing at 1m76 tall, with a 299cm bounce and a jump of up to 290cm, the female Outside Hitter from Ha Nam always stands out with her "hammer" shots at the net and behind the 3m line. Thuy's strength, determination and fiery fighting spirit are always the focus of attention every time she plays on the field.
After more than 10 years of competing, Dinh Thi Thuy has had many proud achievements such as promising athlete of the 2016 National Youth Volleyball Tournament; best striker, promising young athlete of VTV Binh Dien Cup 2016; excellent all-round player of the 2016 National Championship; champion of the 2016 National Youth Volleyball Tournament; champion of the 2023 National Championship; setting a record when she was only 18 years old and was named in the national women's volleyball team...
Talking to Lao Dong, Dinh Thi Thuy expressed: "In more than 10 years of playing, the most memorable and impressive moment for me was in 2016 when I first officially played for the VietinBank women's club and won many individual titles, especially the two titles 'Excellent striker' and 'Promising young player' of the VTV - Binh Dien Cup that year 2016.
I am always proud of myself because I always live and compete with passion. When I am on the field, I always show my best ability, coordinate with my teammates to achieve a common goal.
But in that journey, besides pride, I also have many regrets. In 2016, when I had many opportunities to compete, I suffered a severe abdominal muscle tear and had to rest for about 2 months. That period was quite difficult, affecting my performance and competitive state. However, injuries are inevitable when playing sports. Luckily, I was always encouraged and supported by everyone to overcome everything."
Support from family
Because she often practices and competes away from home, Dinh Thi Thuy does not have much time for her family. Although her training ground is less than 100km from home, in order to focus on competition, the 26-year-old striker cannot visit home often.
However, her family always wholeheartedly helps, supports and acts as a solid foundation for her to compete with peace of mind.
"My parents are both farmers in the countryside and love sports. They watch and cheer for all the matches I play. So when I have a vacation or free time, I will go home and visit my parents," Dinh Thi Thuy shared.
Although she is active, agile, and loved by many for her friendly personality and lovely face, Dinh Thi Thuy is quite secretive about her private life and love life.
Outside Hitter of LPB Ninh Binh team shared: "My ideal boyfriend is a mature, steady and sophisticated man. If I get married in the future, I will accept him naturally, instead of comparing him to others or following any stereotype.
Many people often ask if my parents and family are my role models, but for me, they are not. Because everyone's future life is different."
At the age of 26, Dinh Thi Thuy is focusing on developing her career and aiming for personal goals. She is becoming stronger, playing sharper and still affirming her position in the lineup of LPB Ninh Binh women's volleyball club.
