In sports, difficult beginnings often create memorable stories. Not long ago, the Vietnam Women's Volleyball Team made fans excited when they came back against Thailand to win the 2025 SEA V.League. That victory was not only thanks to tactical techniques, but also because of their resilience in adversity - when the opponent was very strong and leading.
Now, before the world championship, adversity has come. Bich Tuyen's withdrawal leaves the team with only 13 athletes, which means the difficulties are calculated by multiplying by the number. The absence of an important attacking player weighed heavily on the shoulders of captain Thanh Thuy and her teammates. When entering the global playground, where "thunder" accidents become... normal, this challenge is no different from climbing a straight mountain.
But it is in this context that there is an opportunity. Of course, it is not an opportunity to create some shock but an opportunity to change yourself. Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet has no choice but to adjust, create, and expand tactical diversity. Regardless of an individual, other players will be forced to mature. Reserve players have the opportunity to step into the light. And Thanh Thuy also had the opportunity to affirm her role as a leader, not only with points but also with leadership spirit.
In this world tournament, achievements may not be the top goal. But its value lies in helping the whole team train their mettle, learn from the "giants" and affirm that challenges always go hand in hand with opportunities. The problem is how we choose to face it.
This is not just the story of Vietnamese women's volleyball, but that is life. A closed door is to force us to find another, more creative, and stronger path.
Any person, in any field, will have to face unexpected losses, shortages or obstacles. Instead of giving up, finding ways to adapt and turn difficulties into motivation is the key to moving forward. Challenges or adversity, in the end, are not only to test, but also to inspire potential.
