2025 International Beach Volleyball Tournament: Vietnam Women's Team Wins Championship

On the morning of June 9, at Nha Trang beach, Khanh Hoa province, the Sanest - Sanvinest International Men's and Women's Beach Volleyball Tournament 2025 officially ended after 5 days of exciting competition. The tournament gathered 32 teams (16 men's teams, 16 women's teams) from 6 countries in the region.

Panoramic view of the main stadium at Phu Dong Park.

In the Men's Volleyball event, the Indonesian team convincingly won the championship after defeating the Thai team in the final match. The Vietnamese team ranked third overall, leaving many good impressions in the hearts of fans.

Evaluating the men's volleyball final, Mr. Le Hoang Son, Technical Supervisor of the Asian Volleyball Federation, a long-time volleyball expert, commented: The Indonesian team showed outstanding class and competitive spirit, especially in the sideline attacks and quick defense. They had almost no opponents throughout this tournament. Regarding the Vietnamese men's team, he highly appreciated their resilient fighting spirit, but said that the team still had limitations in tactical organization and first-step handling.

In the Women's Volleyball event, the Vietnamese team performed excellently, winning the championship after three intense matches against the Indonesian team. The pair of athletes Nguyen Le Tuong Vy and Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam, representing the Sanest Khanh Hoa team playing for the national team, had an impressive performance in the final match.

Despite losing in the first round, the two home athletes still maintained their confidence and bravery, successfully coming back in the next two rounds to win the final match.

The Vietnamese women's team raised the championship trophy after the awards ceremony at Nha Trang beach.

The match was exciting with thrilling score chases, demonstrating the equal strength and determination of both teams. At key moments, the Vietnamese team demonstrated tactical cohesion and stable mentality, affirming their position on the home field.

The victory at this tournament helped the couple Nguyen Le Tuong Vy - Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam win the official spot to represent Vietnam Women's Beach Volleyball to attend the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33), scheduled to be held in Thailand.

The Thai team finished third overall after winning the Bronze Medal match.

Expert Le Hoang Son commented: The Vietnamese female athletes had an unstable start, making mistakes in the serve and first step, but promptly adjusted their tactics, playing more cohesively and effectively in the following rounds. This victory is not only a professional achievement but also demonstrates maturity in the competitive spirit. This is an important stepping stone towards larger international tournaments in the future.

This year's tournament takes place from June 5 to 9 at Phu Dong Park, Nha Trang City, according to the competition rules of the World Volleyball Federation. The matches are held on two main courts and one warm-up court. The referee team is appointed by the Vietnam Volleyball Federation, ensuring the fair, transparent and professional conduct of the tournament.

Final results of Men's Volleyball: First prize went to the Indonesian team, Second prize went to the Thai team, Third prize went to the Vietnamese team. Final results of Women's Volleyball: First prize went to the Vietnamese team, Second prize went to the Indonesian team, and Third prize went to the Thai team.

The Indonesian men's team won first place.

The total prize value of the tournament is up to 607 million VND. In addition to the official prizes, the Organizing Committee also awarded secondary prizes such as: Excellent Referee Team; Miss Beach Volleyball.

The International Beach Volleyball Tournament is an important highlight in the series of activities of the 2025 Sea Culture - Tourism Festival in Khanh Hoa, contributing to enhancing the position of Nha Trang city and Khanh Hoa province in organizing national and international cultural - sports events.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/giai-bong-chuyen-bai-bien-quoc-te-nam-2025-doi-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-len-ngoi-vo-dich-20250610085120627.htm