Opposite hitter Hoang Thi Kieu Trinh continues to be absent from the Binh Chung Thong Tin squad at the VTV9 - Binh Dien Cup 2026 volleyball tournament due to not fully recovering from injury. This continues to be a loss for the army team before the tournament taking place in Tay Ninh from May 15 to 23.
Previously, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team suffered an injury to the hand bone during training to prepare for the Hoa Lu Cup 2026 in March. This injury prevented Kieu Trinh from participating in the Hoa Lu Cup as well as phase 1 of the 2026 national championship and Hung Vuong Cup 2026.
Currently, the hitter born in 2001 is still practicing recovery with the goal of soon regaining her best physical condition. Although the treatment process has positive signs, the training staff of the Information Corps does not want to risk using her at this time.
Kieu Trinh is expected to be able to return in phase 2 of the 2026 national championship, expected to take place in October this year.
In the context of the absence of key hitters, Binh Chung Thong Tin also decided not to register foreign players at the VTV9 - Binh Dien Cup 2026. After the Hung Vuong Cup ended, two Chinese foreign players, Che Wenhan and Sun Jie, parted ways with the team.
Therefore, coach Pham Van Long will only use domestic players and strengthen some young faces. In the early stages of the season, the team mainly used Nguyen Nhu Quynh, Ngo Thi Bich Hue, Pham Thi Nguyet Anh, Ngo Thi Suong, Lai Thi Khanh Huyen, Pham Thi Hien or Doan Thi Lam Oanh.
The absence of Kieu Trinh certainly significantly affects the attacking ability of the Information Corps. However, this is also an opportunity for the coaching staff to test more personnel options and create conditions for young players to accumulate experience in a high-quality professional playground.
