Ha Thi Linh secured a bronze medal in the women’s 63kg category at the World Boxing Championships in Serbia. She advanced to the semi-finals but lost to Thailand’s Thananya Somnuek. This medal is Linh’s best achievement, earning her a bonus of 25,000 USD and representing the sole medal for Vietnam at the championships.
Ha Thi Linh, a Vietnamese female boxer, has captured a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships held in Serbia, marking her best accomplishment yet. Competing in the women’s 63kg category, Linh advanced to the semi-finals during her first international tournament of the year. Despite her best efforts, she lost to the top-seeded Thananya Somnuek from Thailand with a score of 0-5. This loss marked Linh’s second defeat to Somnuek, having also lost in the previous year’s World Championships in India.
Linh’s achievement at this event earned her a bonus of 25,000 USD, representing both personal success and the only medal for the Vietnamese team in the competition; all other boxers were eliminated. Olympian Vo Thi Kim Anh did not progress past the quarter-finals in the women’s 54kg category, nor did Hoang Ngoc Mai in the women’s 70kg category, both placing fifth.
Team manager Dam Cong Dien stated that the coaching staff would conduct a performance review and plan for future competitions. Vietnam is scheduled to participate in several significant tournaments in 2025, including 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 performance at the World Boxing Championships, resulting in a bronze medal, highlights her potential as a leading athlete in Vietnamese boxing. With planned evaluations from the coaching staff and multiple upcoming tournaments, Linh and her fellow boxers are expected to continue developing their skills and aiming for further achievements on the international stage. This event underscores the importance of persistence and determination in sports.
Original Source: en.vietnamplus.vn
