Recently, in a volleyball program of KBSN Sport (Korea), the host revealed information about a Vietnamese volleyball player submitting a try-out (ted-off) in the national championship.
It is known that more than 100 male and 45 female players have registered to apply for this round. The host impressed the Vietnamese female player when comparing this face to the world volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung. The female MC calls her "Kim Yeon-koung of Vietnam".
From the data provided by the program, the player mentioned is the main striker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy.
"She played for the Vietnam national team at the Hangzhou ASIAD. In the group stage, Korea won the first 2 sets but lost 3 sets later. This player is a key factor of the Vietnam women's volleyball team.
I was really surprised to think that Vietnam had such a volleyball player. Seeing her play, I felt no different from Kim Yeon-koung's younger sister. This player is tall and attacks very well.
She has proven her ability after 5 years of competing in the Japanese national championship. Despite suffering a knee injury last season, the athlete still plays in the Turkish national championship.
With extensive international experience, she will definitely attract more fans to K.League", the Korean reporter assessed.
In the program, the MC also introduced the try-out period of the upcoming Korean National Volleyball Championship. Accordingly, the Asian player selection system has changed a bit.
Previously, 30 players were selected as invited players through a survey of club needs. After that, the teams will review and select players in person or online. However, this time, all players who submit applications are eligible and will be selected online.
Currently, Vietnamese women's volleyball team has a middle blocker Tran Thi Bich Thuy competing for the GS Caltex team in the Korean national championship.
Thanh Thuy is the player who is facing the possibility of having a next trip abroad. For now, she is still practicing with VTV Binh Dien Long An and is ready to participate in the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2025 as well as phase 1 of the 2025 National Volleyball Championship.
