Young Vietnam shuttlers to challenge for Asian glory

Thuy Linh (picture) is among Vietnam’s brightest young badminton players

Five young Vietnamese prospects are set to compete at the 2013 Badminton Asia Youth U17 & U15 Championships, to be held in Kudus, Indonesia from October 8-13.

Vietnam is represented by Nguyen Binh Minh, Nguyen Thi Tham, Nguyen Thuy Linh, Tran Truong Bao Vy and Nguyen Thi Phuong Ha.

In the U-15 age group, Minh and Tham will compete in the boys’ and girls’ singles, respectively, and will also contend for a mixed doubles title together. The other three will compete in the U-17 girls’ singles and doubles events.

Thuy Linh is the star of the Vietnamese lineup. The 16-year-old Da Nang city native has recorded impressive achievements of late, including a bronze medal at the National Individual Badminton Championships last month and three gold medals at the National Youth Badminton Championships last July.

(Nhandan)

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