After Gunma Green Wings stopped in the quarterfinals of the 2025-2026 Japan National Championship against Hisamitsu Springs with two consecutive defeats, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy's competition journey abroad this season also closed.
Accordingly, the main attacker born in 1997 will return to participate in the VTV Binh Dien Long An squad at the 2026 National Volleyball Championship. Previously, the Western team had completed the registration of Thanh Thuy in the list of 14 athletes to participate in round 1 held in Dong Anh (Hanoi).
The coaching staff of VTV Binh Dien Long An has proactively built a personnel plan revolving around Thanh Thuy's appearance. If she returns home in the next 1-2 days, Thanh Thuy will be able to play 2-3 matches with her managing team.
Not only in the national league, Thanh Thuy will also participate in the team's plan at the VTV9-Binh Dien Cup 2026 taking place in May in Tay Ninh. This is a tournament where VTV Binh Dien Long An continues to maintain a strong force, including foreign players such as Regla Martínez Ortiz and Lianet García Anglada.
Notably, Gunma Green Wings club (Japan) is also expected to participate in this tournament as a guest. However, Thanh Thuy will not play for the Japanese representative but will return to wear the national team jersey.
Thanh Thuy's ability to return to play in the 2026 national championship not only helps Long An team increase the squad depth but also creates more tactical options in the context of a tight schedule and high competition requirements.
