In the first phase of SEA V.League 2025, the Vietnam men's volleyball team finished in 3rd place overall. Coach Tran Dinh Tien and his team have 7 points after 4 matches, including victories against Cambodia, Thailand and losses against Indonesia and the Philippines.
In general, the Vietnam national team has improved compared to last season. A year ago, Ngoc Thuan and his teammates left the tournament with a series of all-time losses.
In addition to the bronze medal, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team players will also be awarded individual awards at the first stage of the 2025 SEA V.League.
Accordingly, the title of Best Striker was awarded to Nguyen Ngoc Thuan. The 1998-born hitter maintained a stable performance and contributed greatly to the home team's achievements.
Notably, in the 3-1 victory over Thailand, Ngoc Thuan scored 23 points with 22 attack points and 1 serve point. In the match against Cambodia, the 27-year-old athlete also scored 22 points, including 19 attack points and 3 blocking points.
In addition, Tran Duy Tuyen was awarded the Best Middle Blocker award at the SEA V.League. He is an indispensable piece in coach Tran Dinh Tien's tactical squad.
According to the plan, 5 teams including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Cambodia will continue to compete in the second phase of the 2025 SEA V.League men's volleyball tournament, which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from July 16 to 20, 2025.
