International newspapers praise Thuy Linh's achievements at the world championship

(Dan Tri) - Nguyen Thuy Linh created an earthquake when she defeated Scottish player Kirsty Gilmour to advance to the round of 16 of the world championship, marking a historic turning point for Vietnamese badminton.

This is the second time in her career that the 27-year-old tennis player has reached the round of 16 at the World Badminton Championships. Previously in 2018, Thuy Linh lost to tennis player He Bingjiao in the tournament held in Nanjing (China).

The 2-0 victory over Kirsty Gilmour helped Thuy Linh equal the record of her senior Vu Thi Trang, who twice reached the round of 16 of the women's singles world tournament in Copenhagen 2014 and Tokyo 2022, but both times stopped by second seeds Wang Shixian and Tai Tzu-ying.

Thuy Linh excellently defeated Kirsty Gilmour 2-0 at the 2025 Badminton World Championship (Photo: BWF).

Badminton Planet (Netherlands) praised: "Thuy Linh is the rising star of the world badminton village".

The article commented: "Her progress in recent years has been remarkable. Her fast-paced attacking style and never-give-up spirit have helped her defeat many strong opponents, proving that she is no longer an easy player to beat."

The Guardian (UK) also praised the 27-year-old tennis player. "Thuy Linh possesses top-notch technique. Defeating Kirsty Gilmour and reaching the world round of 16 is a turning point in her career, this is a great inspiration not only for Vietnamese fans but also for international audiences."

The achievement at the 2025 World Championship is not only a memorable milestone in Thuy Linh's career but also an important step forward for badminton in the country.

This is proof that the development of a sport that is not Vietnam's strong point is growing and competing equally with the world's powers.

Thuy Linh's opponent in the round of 16 is fourth seed Chen Yufei, who won the women's singles gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-quoc-te-ca-ngoi-thanh-tich-cua-thuy-linh-tai-giai-vo-dich-the-gioi-20250828110512823.htm