Outside hitter Thanh Thúy nominated for a prestigious category in Vietnam

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy started 2026 with a significant achievement: nominated for the “Female Athlete of the Year” at the 2025 Victory Cup after a year of outstanding performance.

In the early days of 2026, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy received the great news of her nomination for “Female Athlete of the Year” at the 2025 Victory Cup – an annual award honoring outstanding sports figures in Vietnam.

This is considered a well-deserved recognition of Thanh Thuy’s efforts. After a knee injury affected her in 2024, she made a strong comeback in 2025 and continued to serve as the key technical leader of the Vietnam women’s volleyball team in crucial campaigns.

In 2025, Thanh Thuy and the Vietnam women’s team achieved a series of remarkable results, especially in regional and continental benchmark tournaments. Various domestic statistics highlighted her influence at critical moments – from scoring to maintaining rhythm under high-pressure matches.

Not only making waves in the national team, Thanh Thuy also left her mark in Japan’s V.League with Gunma Green Wings. According to Vietnamese media statistics published in early January 2026, the 1.90m outside hitter scored 303 points in 19 matches, ranking 14th among the top scorers in the league.

Notably, Thanh Thuy maintained a consistent scoring pace despite not always playing as many matches as some of her top-ranking competitors.

On the international stage, Thanh Thuy is also mentioned among the top-ranked athletes according to the Volleybox ranking system. A summary at the end of December 2025 reported she earned 357.91 points, placing 22nd worldwide in 2025 – a reference figure that reflects the stature of Vietnam’s top spiker in a broader context.

For Vietnamese women’s volleyball, Thanh Thuy’s Victory Cup nomination is not only a personal award but also a “media milestone” for the sport. A Vietnamese athlete who is both a national team pillar and competitive in a strong league like Japan’s, while having a notable presence on international rankings.