Historic Victory for Trần Đình Mạnh / Phạm Thị Khánh at Li-Ning Vietnam International Series 2024
Ashley
Thu Nov 21 2024
The Li-Ning Vietnam International Series 2024 proved to be a momentous event for Vietnamese badminton as Trần Đình Mạnh and Phạm Thị Khánh clinched the championship title in a thrilling final. This victory marked a significant milestone for Vietnam’s presence on the international badminton stage.
In a fiercely contested final against the Taiwanese pair Bo-Yuan Chen / Liang Ching, the Vietnamese duo displayed outstanding skill and determination to secure a 21-19, 21-13 victory. This triumph not only crowned Trần Đình Mạnh / Phạm Thị Khánh as champions but also showcased the growing prowess of Vietnamese badminton players.
On the men's side, the third-seeded pair Nguyễn Đình Hoàng / Trần Đình Mạnh claimed the runner-up position after a hard-fought match against the top seeds Zhi-Wei He / Huang Jui-Hsuan from Taiwan. Despite their best efforts, the Vietnamese players narrowly lost 20-22, 19-21 but demonstrated remarkable potential for future success.
Meanwhile, in the men's singles final, the 11th seed Kim Byung Jae from South Korea emerged victorious over the 13th seed Wang Yu-Kai of Taiwan in a thrilling encounter that ended 22-20, 12-21, 21-13. The women's singles title went to Kim Min Ji, who prevailed over Kim Min Sun in a closely contested all-South Korean derby.
In the women's doubles category, the third-seeded Indonesian pair Isyana Syahira Media / Rinjani Kwinara Nastine claimed the championship following a dominant performance against the Filipino duo of Airah Mae Nicole Albo / Eleanor Christine Inlayo, winning 21-18, 21-14.
The Li-Ning Vietnam International Series 2024 showcased the talent and resilience of badminton players from various countries, with Trần Đình Mạnh / Phạm Thị Khánh's victory serving as a shining moment for Vietnamese badminton. This event not only highlighted the skill of the athletes but also marked a historic milestone in Vietnam's badminton journey on the global stage.