Linh aims to make Vietnamese badminton history at SEA Games
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- 01 May 2023
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Nguyễn Thuỳ Linh, a rising star of Vietnamese badminton, is looking to make history at the 32nd SEA Games.
The pressure is on for Linh and her teammates, as they strive to bring home not one but two medals in the fiercely competitive arena of Southeast Asian badminton.
Indonesia and Malaysia have long dominated the sport in the region, with Thailand hot on their heels. But Linh's recent impressive performances have put her in the spotlight and made her a strong contender for the gold medal.
Despite the reputation of their growing sport, Việt Nam has never won a title at the SEA Games. Their best result came last Games when they secured three bronze medals. This year, the task falls to Linh and her younger teammates to carry the weight of expectations for their country.
Linh, now in her fifth Games, has yet to win an individual medal but with her determination and skill, she could very well be the one to break Việt Nam's badminton curse and bring home the gold.
“I was expecting a lot," said Linh. "I created pressure for myself. It led to my poor result last May. The failure is a big lesson for me and helps me develop stronger.”
It has been a year since then and Linh has had success in both local and international competitions.
She dominated the domestic championship, and in five international tournaments, she came second in the Bendigo International 2022 and the Thailand International Challenge 2023. She won the Belgian International 2022, the Vietnam Open 2022 and Vietnam International Challenger 2023. Read More…
