Ha Thi Linh secured a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships in Serbia, advancing to the semi-finals in the women’s 63kg category. She lost to top seed Thananya Somnuek, marking this her second defeat against the boxer. Linh’s achievement earned her a $25,000 bonus and is significant as it was Vietnam’s only medal at the tournament.
Ha Thi Linh, a Vietnamese female boxer, achieved notable success at the World Boxing Championships, securing a bronze medal on March 16 in Serbia. Competing in the women’s 63kg category, Linh advanced to the semi-finals in her first international event of the year. Despite her efforts, she lost to top seed Thananya Somnuek of Thailand with a unanimous score of 0-5, marking her second defeat to the Asian Games bronze medallist, having lost previously in India in 2023.
Linh’s bronze medal stands as her best achievement, earning a $25,000 bonus. Unfortunately, she was the sole medalist for Vietnam, as other competitors faced elimination. Olympian Vo Thi Kim Anh was eliminated in the women’s 54kg quarter-finals, while Hoang Ngoc Mai did not progress past the women’s 70kg quarter-finals, both finishing in fifth place.
Team manager Dam Cong Dien stated that the coaching staff will review the athletes’ performances and strategize for future competitions. After this world event, Vietnam plans to send boxers to several significant tournaments in 2025, including the Asian Youth and U22 Championships in April, Asian Championships in June, Asian Youth Games in September, Asian Cup in November, and the SEA Games in December.
In summary, Ha Thi Linh’s bronze at the World Boxing Championships highlights her potential as a rising star in Vietnamese boxing. Although it was the only medal for the delegation, the experience gained will inform future training and competitive strategies for a busy year ahead. Placing emphasis on review and development, Vietnam’s boxing team is gearing up for multiple major tournaments in 2025.
Original Source: en.vietnamplus.vn
