Strong Performance by Host Players on Day One of Li-Ning Vietnam International Series 2024
Trang Napie
Fri Nov 15 2024
The Li-Ning Vietnam International Series 2024 kicked off with an exciting start, showcasing the talents of the host nation's badminton representatives. Despite facing tough competition, the Vietnamese players displayed remarkable performances, with 12 out of 30 advancing through the initial rounds.
On a tumultuous day on November 12, 2024, the 15th seed Nguyen Tien Minh breezed past Malaysia's Chung Li Eric Choo with a dominant 21-6, 21-6 victory in the men's singles round of 64. Other Vietnamese players such as Nguyen Quang Minh, Nguyen Danh Tien, Le Minh Son, Tran Hoang Kha, and Tran Quoc Khanh also progressed after intense matches against their fellow countrymen. Notable highlights included Nguyen Van Mai's stunning comeback win against the 10th seed Michael Daniel Royce Karamoy of Indonesia and Phan Phuc Thinh's convincing victory over Ros Leonard Pedrosa of the Philippines.
In the women's doubles round of 32, pairs like Nguyen Huyen Trang/Pham Thanh Hang and Nguyen Hoang Thien Kim/Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy advanced to the round of 16 by defeating their compatriots. Meanwhile, Pham Thi Dieu Ly/Pham Thi Khanh secured a thrilling 23-21, 9-21, 21-16 victory against Yu Hsuan Chen/Chen Yu Tong from Chinese Taipei, and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan/Than Van Anh cruised to a 21-14, 21-14 win over Huang Sheng-Chun/Chia-Yi Kung, also from Chinese Taipei.
The strong showing of the host nation's badminton players on the opening day of the Li-Ning Vietnam International Series 2024 is a testament to their skill and determination. While not all Vietnamese representatives advanced, their performances against international opponents highlight the valuable experience gained from competing on the global stage.