Vietnam’s Ha Thi Linh won a bronze medal in the women’s 63kg category at the World Boxing Championships in Serbia, signifying her best achievement to date. Despite a loss to Thananya Somnuek of Thailand, Linh was the only member of the Vietnamese delegation to medal. Future competitions are planned for 2025, reflecting ongoing support for the athletes.
Ha Thi Linh, a female boxer from Vietnam, claimed a bronze medal at the recent World Boxing Championships held in Serbia, concluding on March 16. Competing in her first international tournament of the year, Linh progressed to the semi-finals of the women’s 63kg category. Despite her valiant efforts, she was defeated by the top-seeded Thananya Somnuek from Thailand with a score of 0-5. This loss marked Linh’s second encounter with Somnuek, having previously been eliminated in the first round of the 2023 World Championships in India.
Linh’s bronze medal achievement stands as her most notable success to date, which comes with a monetary award of $25,000. Unfortunately, she was the only member of the Vietnamese boxing delegation to secure a medal, as several other athletes were eliminated in earlier rounds. Olympian Vo Thi Kim Anh and Hoang Ngoc Mai were both defeated in the women’s 54kg and 70kg quarter-finals, respectively, each finishing in fifth place.
According to team manager Dam Cong Dien, the coaching staff plans to evaluate the athletes’ performances and to formulate strategies for future competitions. In light of the outcomes from the World Championships, Vietnam is preparing to send participants to several significant tournaments slated for 2025, including the Asian Youth and U22 Championships in April, the Asian Championships in June, the Asian Youth Games in September, the Asian Cup in November, and the SEA Games in December.
In summary, Ha Thi Linh’s commendable performance at the World Boxing Championships illustrates her growing prowess in the sport, culminating in a bronze medal. This achievement is particularly notable as it represents Vietnam’s only medal in the competition, following the elimination of other prominent boxers. The upcoming tournaments in 2025 will provide further opportunities for Vietnamese athletes to showcase their skills and continue their development in boxing.
Original Source: en.vietnamplus.vn
