Vietnamese boxer Ha Thi Linh secured a bronze medal in the women’s 63 kg category at the World Boxing Championships in Serbia, marking her best achievement to date. She faced defeat against the top seed Thananya Somnuek in the semi-finals. This medal was the only one for Vietnam’s boxing delegation, while her teammates were eliminated in their matches.
Vietnamese boxer Ha Thi Linh achieved a notable success by winning a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships that took place in Serbia, concluding on March 16. Competing in the women’s 63 kg category, Linh advanced to the semi-finals during her first international tournament of the year. Unfortunately, she faced the top seed Thananya Somnuek from Thailand and lost the match with a score of 0-5, despite her commendable effort.
This defeat marked Linh’s second consecutive loss against Somnuek, who is also a bronze medallist from the Asian Games. Nonetheless, the bronze medal represents Linh’s most significant accomplishment to date, for which she received a monetary bonus of $25,000. Notably, this medal was the sole recognition for the Vietnamese boxing delegation, as the remaining boxers did not progress beyond the early stages of their events.
Additionally, Olympian Vo Thi Kim Anh was eliminated in the women’s 54 kg quarter-finals, while Hoang Ngoc Mai competed in the women’s 70 kg quarter-finals, both finishing in fifth place. The team manager, Dam Cong Dien, emphasized the necessity to assess the athletes’ performances to formulate strategies for upcoming competition opportunities.
Looking ahead, Vietnam plans to send its boxers to various significant tournaments slated for 2025. These include 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 conclusion, Ha Thi Linh’s bronze medal achievement at the World Boxing Championships highlights her skills and dedication as a top athlete representing Vietnam. Despite facing challenges in the semi-finals, her performance sets a strong precedence for future competitions. The continued assessment and preparation by her coaching team will aid in enhancing the performance of the boxing delegation in the forthcoming tournaments scheduled for 2025.
Original Source: en.vietnamplus.vn
