Vietnamese Shuttlers Le Duc Phat and Nguyen Hai Dang Reach Semifinals in Bangladesh
Conor Hudson
Wed Dec 25 2024
Vietnamese badminton players Le Duc Phat and Nguyen Hai Dang have advanced to the semifinals of the men's singles competition at the Bangladesh International Challenge held in Dhaka. Let's delve into their impressive performances and the exciting matchups ahead.
In the quarterfinals on December 19, 2024, top-seed Le Duc Phat, ranked 60th in the world, displayed dominance by defeating the 7th seed from India, Shashwat Dalal, with scores of 21-15, 21-16. On the other hand, 2nd seed Nguyen Hai Dang, ranked 64th globally, had a smooth victory over the 5th seed from India, Vishal Vasudevan, with a comfortable scoreline of 21-9, 21-13.
Moving forward to the men's singles semifinals scheduled for December 20, Le Duc Phat will face off against the 4th seed, Viren Nettasinghe from Sri Lanka, who vied for a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, Nguyen Hai Dang will clash with the 3rd seed, Xiaodong Sheng of Canada, a talented player hailing from China.
With their outstanding performances in international competitions and strong showings in this tournament, Le Duc Phat and Nguyen Hai Dang are emerging as formidable contenders for the Cup of Triumph. Le Duc Phat, in particular, has been nominated for the Male Athlete of the Year at the 2024 Cup of Triumph after securing his Olympic berth and securing victories at the Uganda International Challenge and Lagos International Classics.
As Le Duc Phat and Nguyen Hai Dang continue to make waves in the badminton world, their journey in the Bangladesh International Challenge sets the stage for thrilling matches and highlights their potential to achieve success on the global stage.