Hanoi Tasco Auto Women's Volleyball Team:

Before the start of the 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship, Hanoi Tasco Auto was not considered a strong contender.

However, after just a few rounds, Hanoi Tasco Auto has changed the perception of experts, gradually establishing itself as a noteworthy highlight of this season.

Hanoi Tasco Auto has had a winning streak at the 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship. Photo: VFV

Establishing a position

As a newcomer to the league, and having just gone through the Hoa Lu Cup with many shortcomings, the Hanoi team entered the season with many questions about their competitiveness. However, entering the 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship, right from the first stage held at the Dong Anh Gymnasium, Hanoi Tasco Auto made a strong impression. No longer the image of a hesitant newcomer, the team showed resilience, composure, and especially an increasingly better ability to control the game with each round.

A series of consecutive wins, including convincing victories against experienced opponents such as the Signal Corps, Ninh Binh, and VietinBank , has helped Hanoi Tasco Auto quickly establish its position. Their early qualification for the Hung Vuong Cup 2026 – a tournament for the top four teams in the first phase – is clear evidence of this progress.

Behind this promising start lies a calculated investment in its squad. Hanoi Tasco Auto has not only added quality Vietnamese volleyball players like Le Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Khanh Dang, and Vi Thi Nhu Quynh, but also secured the services of German foreign player Ivana Vanjak.

The combination of experienced veterans and a promising pool of young players – many of whom have come through the Hanoi volleyball training system (Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Center, Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports) – has created depth in the squad.

Meanwhile, foreign player Ivana Vanjak quickly integrated and became a crucial link in the team. The German hitter not only improved the team's offensive effectiveness but also brought stability at key moments. More importantly, the connection between the foreign player and the domestic players improved significantly, contributing to a cohesive and smoothly functioning team.

In particular, Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's influence is very clear in the team's transformation. Immediately after taking over, he quickly redefined the playing style and addressed the weaknesses that had been revealed at the Hoa Lu Cup 2026 - a tournament held before the first phase of the 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship.

Securing a spot in the 2026 Hung Vuong Cup early and guaranteeing a top position after the first phase is giving Hanoi Tasco Auto a new standing on the map of Vietnamese women's volleyball. The journey to reclaim the number one position, like that of its predecessor, the Hanoi Post Office women's team, nearly 30 years ago, will undoubtedly be challenging. However, at this point, Hanoi Tasco Auto has moved beyond the image of a team solely focused on avoiding relegation and relying on short-term resources. Instead, it is a team that is gradually building its own identity, aiming for stability and long-term development.

Further suggestions for other local sports federations.

Hanoi Tasco Auto's impressive journey in recent times stems not only from its professional skills but also from the foundation behind the team. The involvement of the Hanoi Volleyball Federation is considered a key factor, creating a significant transformation. When this organization plays its role effectively, the team gains additional resources in terms of finance, personnel, and long-term development direction – something that Hanoi volleyball has lacked for many years.

The story of Hanoi Tasco Auto clearly demonstrates the crucial role of local sports federations in developing sports movements and improving performance. When federations operate effectively, have clear strategies, and proactively mobilize resources, the teams will benefit directly. This also serves as inspiration for many other sports federations in Hanoi in leveraging their role.

In reality, many sports federations in Hanoi are still lagging behind in organizational restructuring, even delaying the holding of their congresses until after the deadline. This significantly impacts overall operations, particularly investment, development of athletes, and expansion of international relations aimed at improving the professional skills of the city's athletes. From a broader perspective, this also serves as a lesson in how to conduct sports professionally and sustainably, demonstrating genuine support for sports in the capital city.

Currently, funding for the Hanoi Sports Training and Competition Center mainly covers athlete training, while the need for competition and improved performance in national tournaments remains significantly lacking, requiring the collaboration of sponsors and local sports federations. Hanoi Tasco Auto is pursuing this direction, and the initial results are commendable.

Initially met with skepticism, Hanoi Tasco Auto is gradually establishing itself and has the potential to become a new model for sports development in the capital city. This is highlighted by the effective collaboration between state management agencies, socialized resources, and the role of local sports federations.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/doi-bong-chuyen-nu-ha-noi-tasco-auto-thanh-qua-tu-cach-lam-bai-ban-745461.html